The shipbroking community in Singapore gathered for a relaxing evening, networking and indulging in delicious food and drinks at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Singapore awards ceremony.
The annual ICS Singapore awards ceremony, held on 15 August, celebrated the exceptional achievements of students who excelled in the 2022/2023 academic year training courses.
Speakers at the event included Elaine Yu, chairperson of ICS Singapore, and Punit Oza, vice president of ICS International.
During her speech, Yu highlighted the progress of ICS over the years and the importance of its presence in Singapore as an international maritime centre.
She talked about how the institute has adapted itself according to the changes and varying situations in the industry such as the Red Sea tensions, Panama Canal disruptions, climate change and emission controls.
“Over the past five years, our student and member numbers have steadily grown, highlighting the value of our qualifications and the maritime industry’s recognition of ICS standards and contributions,” Yu said.
The star of the evening was Costamare Bulkers’ head trader for the capesize market Pranav Khurana, who bagged the awards for best in shipping business, dry cargo chartering, economics of sea transport and international trade, and best overall student.
This year’s ceremony also saw the presence of Teo Eng Dih, chief executive of the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), as guest of honour.
Teo presented the MPA-sponsored best overall student award.
The ICS Singapore annual awards ceremony not only highlights the students’ achievements but also brings together industry leaders, industry colleagues and educators to celebrate the academic achievements and professional development of the new generation of shipping professionals.
