MEMBERSHIP


How do I become a Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers?

You will need to pass either the Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE) or submit a 15000 word dissertation and apply through either your local ICS branch Secretary or directly to the ICS head office in London.


How do I become a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers?

Members who meet the necessary criteria can apply to either their local ICS branch or directly to the ICS head office in London to be considered for promotion to Fellowship.


What are the benefits of having the initials FICS after your name?

Chartered status is thereby conferred upon Fellows who may describe themselves professionally as Chartered Shipbrokers.


What are the benefits of being a MICS?

Members belong to the only internationally recognized professionally qualified body within the shore-based shipping industry.


What is the annual subscription for Membership or Fellowship?

The current fees are available on request.


When can I apply for election to Membership and promotion to Fellowship?

The vetting process applies throughout the year. Election and promotion of candidates is considered at each of the five Council meetings held annually.




EXAMINATIONS


How do I register?

Complete the Professional Qualifying Examination Registration form and submit it to either your local branch or the head office in London as applicable. On registration you become a student member of the Institute


How do I enter for ICS examinations?

Candidates must complete and return the examination entry form, together with the appropriate fee, to either their local branch or the head office in London as applicable.


What are the deadlines for submitting the Examination entry forms?

21st January for candidates intending to sit at the examination centres in Ireland.
21st February for candidates intending to sit at examination centres in the United Kingdom


What options are there for studying for the exams?

Either enrol as a student on the TutorShip distance learning programme based in ICS London or with one of the Institute's agreed distance learning centres (DLC) worldwide or attend a course of study at a college that teaches the ICS syllabus. Please refer to the “Options for study” section of the website.


There is no designated examination centre near me. What should I do?

If candidates wish to sit at a centre not on the designated list they must contact the ICS examinations department in the head office in London by 31st October to see if alternative arrangements can be made.


When are the examinations held?

Examinations are held worldwide in April.




EDUCATION


How do I enroll on a TutorShip distance learning course?

Students can enroll at any time of year either through the TutorShip department at the Institute's office in London or through one of the DLC’s worldwide. Once enrolled students will be forwarded a course book and allocated a tutor who will guide them through their studies.




TRAINING


What training courses does the Institute offer?

Details of the training courses delivered by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers are available upon request. Please contact our Education Officer for further details at education@icsirishbranch.ie