Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers - Middle East Branch

24/02/2026

Advance Your Career in Shipping with ICS

Join the ICS Middle East Virtual Open Day to understand how an ICS qualification can strengthen your career through global recognition and practical see industry insight.

Date: Thursday 26 February 2026
Time: 19:00 (UAE Time)
Platform: Zoom

Don’t get left behind be part of the future of maritime leadership.

Contact: [email protected]
Web: https://www.icsmiddleeast.org/

19/02/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆?

Join the ICS Middle East Open Day to learn more about the Understanding Shipping Program an introductory program designed to explain how the shipping industry works and what the course covers.

This session is ideal if you want to understand the program structure, learning approach, and who it is suitable for, before deciding to enrol.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: Janani Yagnamurthy, FICS
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 18 March 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 7:00 PM (UAE Time)
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: Zoom

👉 Free to attend Registration required
https://www.icsmiddleeast.org/event-details-registration/ics-me-virtual-open-day-understanding-shipping-program-cohort-7

Join the Open Day to know more about the Understanding Shipping Program.

26/09/2025

12/09/2025

We are excited to announce our upcoming Masterclass on ESG, a transformative session tailored for maritime professionals committed to building a sustainable future.

Topic : Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Date : 19th Sep 2025, Friday
Time : 9:30 A.M. UAE | Duration: 3 hours
Online: Paid Event

Facilitator: Capt. Anuj Chopra
Global maritime leader, ESG champion, & educator with 30+ years’ experience driving sustainable supply chains, safety, and innovation worldwide.

Key Takeaways You Cannot Miss:
✅ Gain a solid grasp of ESG fundamentals in the maritime domain
✅ Learn how ESG drives positive culture change & boosts productivity
✅ Build maritime operational resilience for a sustainable future
✅ Strengthen your social license & equity with stakeholders
✅ Discover strategies to align operations with ESG and emission goals
✅ Reinforce trust with regulators, customers & industry partners

This session is designed for seasoned maritime professionals.

For information & registration : https://www.icsmiddleeast.org/event-details-registration/ics-me-masterclass-environmental-social-governance-esg

19/08/2025

ICS ME Navigator Series – Laytime for Tanker Cargoes
For Seasoned Maritime Professionals

In the fast-paced world of tanker chartering, accurate laytime calculation is your strongest defence against costly delays. It’s not just about numbers it’s about smart planning that drives better outcomes.

Join us for a focused 2-hour online session packed with real-world case studies, expert insights, and practical tools to sharpen your skills in tanker chartering.

Key Learnings:
Essential inputs for accurate demurrage calculations
Impact of Early Loading, River Clause & STS Operations
How weather affects laytime across regions
The critical role of documentation in supporting claims & time bars

Session Conducted by:
Nellin J. D’Souza
Operations Manager at Marcura Claims
Over 20 years of experience across port operations, chartering brokerage
Specialist in Laytime & Demurrage for the last decade

Fees:
Standard: AED 300 per person
Early Bird: AED 250 (valid until 21st August 2025)
Use Code: NSLTC-EB

📅 Date: Friday, 29th August 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UAE Time)
⏳ Duration: 2 Hours
💻 Platform: Online

⚓ Secure your spot now and stay ahead in tanker chartering

For Seasoned Maritime Professionals

15/07/2025

Are You Getting Voyage Estimation Right?

Every dollar counts in dry cargo chartering - and a small miscalculation can mean big losses.

Join the ICS Middle East Navigator Series and master the art of Voyage Estimation for Dry Cargo with real-world tools, case studies, and expert insights.

2nd August 2025
1900 hrs UAE Time | Online | 2-Hour Focused Session

Led by: Mr. Binu Joseph, MICS
With over 25 years of experience in dry bulk chartering and deep expertise in voyage cost management.

Key Takeaways You Cannot Afford to Miss:

✔️Key inputs that drive accurate voyage estimation
✔️A live walk-through of estimation models
✔️How weather, waiting time & draft limits affect profitability
✔️Common pitfalls and how to avoid demurrage leakage
✔️How to analyse voyage profitability under real-world conditions

For more information & Registration: https://lnkd.in/dMp7m6Fw