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The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers' London and South East Branch is the largest and oldest branch within the institute. We provide networking events and continued professional education for our members and those studying for membership exams. Our members include shipbrokers, cargo charterers, ship owners and managers, port agents, legal and insurance professionals, and finance specialists.  

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) is internationally and widely recognised, as the professional body in the maritime arena and a major provider of education and training.  The institute sets and examines the syllabus for membership, providing the shipping industry with highly qualified individuals.  it represents shipbrokers, ship managers and agents throughout the world.

Having been granted its Royal Charter in 1920, it now has 27 branches in key shipping areas, 4000 individuals and 120 company members. The Institute's membership represents a commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards across the shipping industry.

The London and South East Branch is formed by a committee under the institute Byelaws and Royal Charter. The committee consists of shipping business professionals who have full membership of the institute.  The committee meets throughout the year to decide on networking and educational events. The committee is supported by the institutes' secretariat at head office and has a representative on the Controlling Council. We also have an educational officer who arranges support for those studying for professional qualifying exams.  To find out more see below for upcoming events.