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Career progression with Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.


Speakers :
1) Mr. Punit Oza 2) Capt Lalith Kumar LK ,
Seats :

Completed

Date & Time :
24/08/2025 at 2:30 PM IST
Price :
FREE
Duration :
1 hrs 30 mins

Event Sessions


Session 1 :
24/08/2025 at 2:30 PM IST   To   24/08/2025 at 4:00 PM IST  (1 Hours 30 Mins)


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Welcome to an exclusive webinar on the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), where you'll gain comprehensive insights into their globally recognized qualifications. Discover the range of courses offered, from the Foundation Diploma to the Advanced Diploma, and the prestigious Professional Qualification Exam (PQE) that leads to MICS membership.

 

Webinar Agenda:

1. Welcome & Introduction

   - Brief introduction of the Speakers and overview of the webinar purpose.

 

2. Overview of ICS’s rich history and its role in maritime education.

 

3. Understanding ICS’s goals and their commitment to the global shipping industry.

 

4. Overview of ICS Courses 

     Foundation Diploma: Ideal for beginners in shipping.

     Advanced Diploma: For professionals aiming to deepen their knowledge.

     Professional Qualification Exam (PQE): Pathway to becoming a Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS).

 

5. Eligibility Criteria for ICS Courses

   - Who can apply for these courses?

 

6. Exam Procedures & Structure

   - How to apply for exams, key exam dates.

 

7. Fee Structure & Application Process 

   - Breakdown of course and exam fees and how to apply.

 

8. Affiliations with Other Universities

   - ICS's connections with academic institutions and the added value.

 

9. Benefits of Being Associated with ICS

   - Career progression, networking opportunities, and global recognition.

 

10. How could Sea and Beyond support a maritime professional

    - Summary of key takeaways and next steps for those interested in ICS qualifications.

 

 



About the Speakers


Mr. Punit Oza
Current President & Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, UK.,

His career includes:

  • 30 years in commercial shipping in dry bulk with senior management roles in:
    • Precious shipping
    • Noble Group
    • Torvald Klaveness
  • He now runs Maritime NXT, Singapore, a platform dedicated to driving the “Next” in Maritime through training, teaching, mentoring, consulting & collaborating in commercial shipping & digital transformation space
  • He is a 
    • Senior Adjunct Fellow at Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Academy, an
    • Affiliated Research Fellow at Singapore Management University (SMU) and a guest lecturer and
    • Visiting professor at World Maritime University, Bayes Business School, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School, Copenhagen Business School, University of Piraeus, Indian Institute of Management, Shillong lecturing on “Geopolitical Risks & their impact on Supply Chain and Trade Flows”
  • He is deeply involved with the maritime tech-startup space and is an angel investor and advisor in Motion Ventures
  • He holds a Masters in Shipping, Trade and Finance from Bayes (previously CASS) Business School, UK and a LLB and Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law from University of London.
  • He is also an expert witness and a member of the Baltic Expert Witness Association (BEWA), UK



Capt Lalith Kumar LK ,
Master Mariner,

Director of LK Marine Services Pvt Ltd.  (Logistics support solutions)

Licensed Surveyor and Loss Assessors with IRDA (India)

Fellowship with Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers UK,

Full member with International Institute of Marine Surveying

Registered Member of Madras Bar council,

Registered Member of High courts of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry

Maritime Legal Consultant

Maritime Project Consultant – Subsea Installations, ODC transportation etc

18 years in sea and with command experience of about 84 months,

12 years in shore in various capacities with leading Logistics companies.





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