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The Australia & New Zealand Branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers was formally established in February 1998 to promote the benefits of ICS membership in Australia, New Zealand, PNG and the South Pacific.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers is the only internationally recognised professional body representing shipbrokers, ship managers and agents throughout the world.

With 25 branches and 17 distance learning centres in key shipping areas, 3,500 individuals and 120 company members, ICS membership represents a commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards across the shipping industry.

The next Chartering course and workshop will be run in Brisbane in September/October 2018. Details will be announced shortly.

The ICS Annual Shipping Industry Cocktail Evening will be held in Melbourne on Friday 24 August 2018. Click here for further details and how to register.

Membership

The Members of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS) are internationally recognised professionals in the shipping industry.

Members are elected in accordance with Institute rules and applies to any member of commercial shipping.  To become a member, candidates must pass the examinations and satisfy the Controlling Council in London of their suitability.

Fellowship (FICS), which permits a person to be described as a Chartered Shipbroker, is granted to a member who has reached a position of seniority and influence in the shipping world.

Australia & New Zealand Branch

The Australia & New Zealand Branch is sub-divided into two Chapters.

The Australian Chapter has over 100 members and is administered through the Branch Secretariat located in Melbourne.  The Australian Chapter also services PNG.

The New Zealand Chapter is administered through the Dunsford Marine offices in Auckland, and has over 30 members.  The New Zealand Branch provides services to the South Pacific.

The Australia and New Zealand Branch is a fully incorporated institute.

 

 

Studying at ICS

Qualifying examinations pursuant to becoming a member of the Institute are administered through the Branch Secretariat in Melbourne.  Click on the Education icon to find out what subjects are offered.

The New Zealand Chapter offers the Understanding Shipping Course for new entrants to the shipping industry and liaises with the Branch Distance Learning Centre, based in Australia, for the Foundation Diploma and Qualifying Examinations.

These are all internationally recognised qualifications.

In addition, the Branch can provide for the delivery of bespoke professional development courses and workshops.

 

 

NOTICES & EVENTS:

Annual General Meeting 2018 - The ICS Branch AGM will be held on Thursday 23 August 2018 in Melbourne. The minutes of the meeting will be posted shortly.

Bespoke Professional Development Courses - The ICS (ANZ Branch) is offering bespoke courses and workshops specific to the needs of the client, delivered by ICS approved tutors.

International Tutorship Program - The Australia and New Zealand Branch is also an International Teaching Centre, bringing the International Tutorship program right to your doorstep. Find out more by emailing icsanz@icsanz.com.

We welcome our newest Members - The ANZ Branch is pleased to welcome our newest members.

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