For Members
The Institute being the largest network of professional shipbrokers, managers and agents, its membership is internationally recognised as a mark of professionalism in the shipping industry. Institute members combine the knowledge gained through study, proven through examination, with a business ethic based on Our Word, Our Bond that imparts confidence into the industry worldwide.
Institute members are shipping's professionals. The letters MICS and FICS do make a point of difference in a very difficult and ever-changing service sector that remains dependent on the knowledge and trust of its key decision makers. Governments across the world seek the Institute's opinion on relevant shipping issues.
Types of Membership
MICS: Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Eligibility Criteria:
- Bona fide connection to the commercial shipping industry at the time of application.
- Passed the Institute's Professional Qualifying Examinations, or submitted a dissertation approved by the Institute's Education and Training Committee.
- Satisfied the Controlling Council that he or she is a fit and proper person to become a Member.
FICS: Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Eligibility Criteria:
- Shall be a fully paid-up Member.
- Principal in a firm, a Director of a company, or a person holding a senior position within the commercial shipping industry at the time of application.
- Satisfied the Controlling Council that he or she is a fit and proper person to become a Fellow.
Retired Member: MICS or FICS who is no longer involved in the Shipping Industry
Members & Fellows who retire from business either permanently or temporarily and no longer gainfully employed in shipbroking may if they wish become Retired Fellows or Retired Members respectively.
