Membership

The single most important factor in the shipping industry is the INDIVIDUAL.

Professionally qualified individuals are BETTER placed to make BETTER decisions on behalf of themselves, their companies and their clients. Professionalism couples a comprehensive understanding of one’s business gained through knowledge and qualification with trust and integrity.

ICS 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. ICS 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 which remains dependent on the knowledge and trust of its key decision makers. Governments across the world seek the ICS’ opinion on relevant shipping issues.

Principles of Membership

Guided by ‘our word our bond’ members should uphold the following principles of membership.

As a Member I will:

1. Strive to conduct business with respect, honesty, objectivity and integrity.
2. Respect and obey the Institute bye laws, governance, rules and regulations both literally and implied.
3. Not misrepresent the Institute or any members for personal or professional benefit or for the benefit of a family member, friend or associate
4. Promote the importance of education within our industry
5. Respect the democracy, confidentiality and transparency within the Institute
6. Act within my given authority
7. Act in accordance with all applicable, local, national and international legislation, rules and regulation and use these as minimum standards
8. Co-operate with and contribute to the efforts of the appropriate authorities to combat illegal activities
9. Strive to amicably resolve issues internally within the Institute before seeking an external remedy

Principles of Fellowship

Guided by ‘our word our bond’ fellows should uphold the following principles of fellowship.

As a Fellow I will:

1. Strive to conduct business with respect, honesty, objectivity and integrity.
2. Respect and obey the Institute bye laws, governance, rules and regulations both literally and implied.
3. Not misrepresent the Institute or any members for personal or professional benefit or for the benefit of a family member, friend or associate
4. Promote the importance of education within our industry
5. Respect the democracy, confidentiality and transparency within the Institute
6. Act within my given authority
7. Act in accordance with all applicable, local, national and international legislation, rules and regulation and use these as minimum standards
8. Co-operate with and contribute to the efforts of the appropriate authorities to combat illegal activities
9. Strive to amicably resolve issues internally within the Institute before seeking an external remedy
10. Actively participating and contributing to the Institute and its branches
11. Support, champion and mentor students, graduates, associates, and members of the Institute

The reputation of the Institute is the responsibility of all members and fellows.

Any unethical or illegal practices of members should be reported to the Institute. The Institute commits to the confidentiality of any such reporting.