In the 170 papers written in SA (which include those written in Walvis Bay and Nairobi), a total of 14 Foundation Diplomas were obtained in this year’s Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) exam. And, according to ICS’s Fiona de Goede, a new course, the ‘Advanced Diploma’, was attempted for the first time this year. “Five candidates sat this qualification,” she said, “with one succeeding in passing the two subjects that comprise this diploma. “Also, 13 candidates completed the full PQE, which means they are now eligible for membership of ICS, and a further 11 PQE candidates passed some of their subjects – which indicates good growth, as they will become eligible for membership in the next year or two.” One of the stars of the show was a student who obtained a distinction in the subject ‘Introduction to Shipping’ – and she has also been selected as the international prizewinner of this subject and will be invited to travel to London to an awards ceremony to be held later this year. SA prize-winners will be honoured at a gala dinner to be held on September 11 in Durban – an event open to the local shipping industry. “A total of 13 prizes will be awarded at this event,” De Goede added, “including a floating trophy that will be awarded to the candidate who obtained the highest marks on completion of the PQE.”
