Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
We are the Mumbai branch of ICS London, the globally recognised & highly acclaimed, professional education & qualification provider to the shipping industry.
We have brought to the shores of Mumbai, an opportunity for every serious and aspiring shipping professional, to access, imbibe and use a truly relevant and global class shipping education. We offer this at every level through flexible learning solutions as well as tailored training.
Our prime objective is to be a reliable and constant source of industry relevant knowledge, to professionals in the shipping industry, and ensure that they have up-to-date knowledge and improved skills essential to career growth.
in key shipping areas.
120 company members.
Institute of
Chartered Shipbrokers
•The one and only, internationally recognised professional body for commercial shipping worldwide. It has helped the industry raise professional standards globally.
•24 branches in key shipping areas.
•Membership roster currently includes 3,500 individuals and 120 company members.
Core Function
A major provider of education and training related to the shipping profession.
Responsible for setting and examining the syllabus for membership.
ICS Highlight
Provides the global shipping industry with a continuous flow of knowledgeable, talented and highly qualified shipping professionals.
Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE)
The Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE) form the pinnacle of the ICS qualification. Completion of these exams is an illustration of one’s developed knowledge and understanding of the commercial shipping industry. It comprises 7 exams which you can do over 5 years. Many people however complete in a much shorter time, and are often also eligible for exemptions to some exams based on industry experience and prior qualifications. Exemptions don’t apply to the Diplomas, so if you are eligible for a few, it may make sense to start your journey with PQE.
Embarking on PQE will mean you need to sit a minimum of two exams in your first year (one of which must be Shipping Business), and can pick and choose how many to take thereafter from the syllabus. Once you have completed your PQEs you will be eligible to apply for membership with the Institute.
Foundation Diploma
The Foundation Diploma is ideal for people with little industry experience, but who would like to gain practical knowledge and a sound qualification. It involves taking the Introduction to Shipping paper plus one other subject from the group 2 list of Optional Papers of the ICS syllabus. The Foundation Diploma is a standalone qualification in its own right, but because it can count towards your membership examinations it’s also a great way to ease into study and gives you an overall view of the business.
Advanced Diploma
The Advanced Diploma has been designed as a stepping stone into full professional qualification and suits those who have some industry knowledge. Like the Foundation Diploma, the Advanced Diploma is a recognised and respected qualification.