Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
London & South East Branch

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Welcome

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) granted its Royal Charter in 1920 is a professional body for those professionals in Ship Broking, Chartering, Port Agency and related maritime services in Ship Management and Operations,  Law, Insurance and Finance. The institute sets and examines the syllabus for membership, providing the shipping industry with highly qualified individuals. 

The London and South East Branch is the largest and oldest branch within the institute. The elected committee consists of shipping business professionals who have full membership of the institute. The aim of the branch is to provide networking events that discuss the wider topics in shipping and related issues, social events for informal gathering of members and companions, and educational support to those studying for professional qualifying exams for institute membership.

The Institutes' Secretariat is based in London at the Head Office in Warwick House, 65 - 66 Queen Street, London.  The Institute has 27 global branches providing a wide network and support to Members and affiliated companies.

The branch would like to thank the following companies for their support

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Next Events

Events for 2025

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For Members and branch companions information:

Tuesday 16  September 2025

For London International Shipping Week Branch Members and companions are invited to Sedna on their roof top terrace at St James' Place for an evening event from 1630 - 2030.  There will be short introductions on Artificial Intelligence and risks, Geo politics and digital technology platforms in shipping.  This will include networking with professionals in shipping.  Drinks and canapes.

Wedenesday 24 September 2025

Annual General Meeting (Full Members only) at the Royal Ocean Racing Club, St James' Place in the Fastnet Room.  The Chairman will brief members on the branch activities and accounts for voting on acceptance.  The election of the Chair for 2025/2026 and Branch Committee Members will take place.

Monday 13 October - Thursday 16 October 2025

During this week revision evenings will take place to assist those undertaking the Institute Professional Qualifying Exams       

 

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