Education and Training
Understanding Shipping
Education & Training
Understanding Shipping
The Course was developed to fill a need for training in the shipping business for those with little or no previous exposure to ships or shipping. It was inaugurated in Cyprus in 2000, following close co-operation between the Chamber and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (Cyprus Branch). To date, 1004 candidates have successfully passed the Course. Nine subjects are required to be studied via correspondence with approved tutors here in Limassol over a period of seven months.
In 2016, a new syllabus was developed which has undergone continuous review in the last three years; launching in 14th January 2020.
The topics covered comprise:
| Module 1 | The Planet, People and Trade |
| Module 2 | The Growth of International Trade and Shipping |
| Module 3 | The Ships |
| Module 4 | The Role of Ports |
| Module 5 | The Voyage |
| Module 6 | The Charter Markets and Shipbroking |
| Module 7 | Key Documents in Shipping |
| Module 8 | The Development of Ships; Shipping Cycles and Maths |
| Module 9 | Cyprus Focus |
For more information on the Course, click here to read the CSC Circular
To complete the Enrolment Form, click here
In case of any queries, please contact Training Officer, Mrs. Stella Mavromatis via email: icscy.us@gmail.com