Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers was established in 1911 and received Royal Charter in 1920. It is the only internationally recognised professional educational body in the maritime arena and represents shipbrokers, ship managers and agents worldwide. ICS is based in the heart of the City of London and has 25 branches in key shipping locations worldwide with 4,000 individual and 120 company members. ICS membership represents a commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards across the shipping industry. The turnover of the Institute is around GBP1.5 million. There are 15 employees in the head office in London.