The ICS Tutorship on Port Agency, conducted by Capt. Devashish Basu, is a structured, video-based learning programme designed specifically for students preparing for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Port Agency examination.
This course is ideal for aspiring shipbrokers, seafarers planning a transition ashore, and maritime professionals seeking a clear, exam-focused understanding of port agency operations and responsibilities. Delivered through 10 comprehensive recorded video chapters, the programme ensures complete coverage of the official ICS syllabus, while translating operational complexity into practical, real-world explanations.
Course Structure and Syllabus Coverage
Ship Types and Regulatory Foundations
The course begins with an introduction to various ship types, including dry bulk carriers, tankers, container vessels, and multi-purpose ships. Students develop a foundational understanding of ship design, onboard equipment, and cargo-handling systems, which is essential for effective port agency work.
The syllabus then covers ship registration systems, classification societies, port state control, and key ship surveys, including pre-loading surveys, draft surveys, bunker surveys, and on-hire/off-hire inspections
Core Port Agency Operations
In-depth modules focus on day-to-day port agency functions, explaining the agent’s role in coordinating with terminal operators, stevedores, pilots, tug operators, chandlers, and bunker suppliers.
Students also learn how agents manage crew-related services, including immigration formalities, crew changes, medical assistance, welfare arrangements, and emergency support.
Documentation and Port Formalities
The programme provides detailed instruction on port documentation and clearance procedures, covering customs, immigration, and port health requirements. It explains the preparation and handling of shipping documents, including Bills of Lading, cargo manifests, port clearance certificates, and cargo declarations, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
Financial and Commercial Aspects of Port Agency
The final chapters address the financial responsibilities of a port agent, including the preparation of proforma and final disbursement accounts, fund management, freight collection, and recovery of outstanding payments.
Special emphasis is placed on the use of technology in port agency, covering port community systems, digital reporting, and developments in paperless trade, which are increasingly relevant in modern port operations and ICS examinations.
ICS Exam Preparation Focus
The course is structured to help candidates understand how port agency questions are framed in the ICS examination, emphasizing practical application, procedural clarity, and professional judgement—all essential for scoring well in descriptive answers.
Who This Course is for:
- ICS students preparing for the Port Agency examination
- Aspiring shipbrokers and port agents
- Seafarers transitioning to shore-based commercial roles
- Maritime professionals seeking operational port knowledge
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, students will have a clear operational and commercial understanding of port agency, confidence in handling port formalities and financial accounts, and the knowledge required to successfully clear the ICS Port Agency exam and build a career in port services
Devasish Basu
Capt. Basu is a highly respected shipping professional with over four decades of rich experience across sailing and shore-based operations. Having served on a wide range of vessels — including general cargo ships, tankers, bulk carriers, passenger ships, and OBOs — he rose through the ranks to Master before transitioning ashore. His shore career includes leadership roles in chartering, broking, agency management, and port operations, with over 21 years dedicated to heading major divisions in reputed shipping companies. An ex-pilot with the Gujarat Maritime Board and a senior leader at organizations like Parekh Marine, Everett India, and Essar Shipping, Capt. Basu is deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of maritime professionals. Currently serving as visiting faculty at Navi Mumbai MTI, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge, strategic insight, and a lifelong commitment to maritime excellence to his courses.
Rating:
Price:
₹ 14999
Language:
English
Length:
18:30:00
Intended for:
Professionals preparing for ICS Examination
Reference:
Topics:
12 Sections . 36 lectures . 18h 13m total length
22 min
2.1 Chapter 1 | Introduction, Ship, Ship Size, GRT & NRT
Topics covered in this session:
- Introduction
- The Ship
- Ship Size
- GRT & NRT
36 min
2.2 Chapter 1 | Principal Dimensions, Ship Plans, Navigational Aids.
Topics covered in this session:
- Introduction
- Principal Dimensions and definitions.
- Ship Plans.
- Navigational Aids.
32 min
2.3 Chapter 1 | Ship Types, The Bulk Carrier, Internal Design
Topics covered in this session:
- Ship Types
- The Bulk Carrier
- Internal Design
- Bulk Carrier design problems.
17 min
2.4 Chapter 1 | Ship Types, Cement Carriers, Tween Deck Vessels
Topics covered in this session:
- Ship Types
- Cement Carriers
- Tween Deck Vessels
17 min
2.5 Chapter 1 | Ship Types, Types of Tankers, Oil tankers
Topics covered in this session:
- Ship Types
- Types of Tankers
- Oil tankers
25 min
2.6 Chapter 1 | Chemical & Parcel Tankers, Gas carriers, LPG/ LNG
Topics covered in this session:
- Ship Types
- Chemical and Parcel Tankers
- Gas carriers
- LPG/ LNG
25 min
2.7 Chapter 1 | Dry cargo ships, Container ships, Roll On/Roll Off
Topics covered in this session:
- Ship Types
- Specialised dry cargo ships.
- Container ships
- Roll On / Roll Off
- Barge Carriers
29 min
3.1 Chapter 2 | Registration and Classification, UNCLOS
Topics covered in this session:
- Registration and Classification
- Registration of vessels.
- UNCLOS
- Flag Of Convenience
34 min
3.2 Chapter 2 | Flag of Convenience, Tonnage tax
Topics covered in this session:
- Registration and Classification
- Attitude towards Flag of Convenience
- Offshore Flag / Second registers
- Tonnage tax
- Port state control
- Classification
32 min
4.1 Chapter 3 | Safety certificates, Load Line Certificates
Topics covered in this session:
- Safety Certificates and surveys
- Introduction
- Safety certificates
- Load Line Certificates
- Safety Construction Certificate
- Safety radio certificate
- IOPP
37 min
4.2 Chapter 3 | Safety Certificates and surveys, Cargo gear
Topics covered in this session:
- Safety Certificates and surveys
- Safety management Certificate
- Ship Security Certificate
- Cargo Gear Certificate
- De-ratting Certificate
- Safe Manning Certificate
- Grain Stability booklet
- Cargo Securing Manual
- Hazardous Cargo
- Maritime declaration of health
- Light Dues and similar certificates
- Other surveys and inspections
- Lloyd’s agents
- Other Inspection / Survey of ships
37 min
5.1 Chapter 4 | Charterparties, Loading rates, Laydays
Topics covered in this session:
- Charterparties Introduction
- Construction of voyage charterparties
- Loading place and cargo
- Loading rates
- Laydays and cancelling dates (Laycan)
- Cost of Loading and discharge
- Notices
- Opening and closing of Hatches
20 min
5.2 Chapter 4 | Charterparties, Bills of lading, Terminology
Topics covered in this session:
- Charterparties
- Bills of lading
- Terminology and abbreviations
41 min
5.3 Chapter 4 | Time Charter, Delivery / Redelivery, Port Agent
Topics covered in this session:
- Charterparties
- Time Charter
- Delivery / Redelivery
- The Agent’s influence upon the charter
- Port agent’s role in charterparty negotiations
- Port agent’s role in charterparty implementations
33 min
6.1 Chapter 5 | Time Counting, Loading / Discharging rates
Topics covered in this session:
- Time Counting
- Introduction
- The importance of time
- Loading / Discharging rates
- When time commences to count.
30 min
6.2 Chapter 5 | Notice Of Readiness, Demurrage & Despatch
Topics covered in this session:
- Time Counting
- Notice Of Readiness
- Demurrage and Despatch
- Time which does not count towards Laytime
38 min
6.3 Chapter 5 | Damages & Detentions, Despatch
Topics covered in this session:
- Time Counting
- Damages and Detentions
- Despatch
- Statement Of Facts and Time Sheet
47 min
7.1 Chapter 6 | Operations, Arrangement & supply of Services
Topics covered in this session:
- Operations
- Introduction
- The Arrangement and supply of Services on behalf of the principal.
22 min
7.2 Chapter 6 | Port Operations, The Ship, Bunkering
Topics covered in this session:
- Port Operations
- The Ship
- Bunkering
40 min
7.3 Chapter 6 | Operations, Port Operations, Ship’s Company
Topics covered in this session:
- Operations
- Port Operations – Declaration and Arrangement
- The Ship’s Company (Agent)
52 min
8.1 Chapter 7 | Manifest, Mate’s receipt, Standard shipping note
Cargo Documentation
- Introduction
- Manifest
- Mate’s receipt
- Standard shipping note
- Bill of Lading
- The bill of lading as a receipt
33 min
8.2 Chapter 7 | Bill Of lading, evidence, document of title
Cargo Documentation
- The Bill Of lading as evidence of contract
- The Bill Of lading as a document of title
- The discharging port agent and the bill of lading
37 min
8.3 Chapter 7 | Collecting Freight, Letters of indemnity
Cargo Documentation
- Collecting Freight
- Letters of indemnity
- Quality Certificates
- Other Cargo Documents
36 min
9.1 Chapter 8 | Trading Restraints, Navigational, Political
Geography Of Trade
- Introduction
- Trading Restraints
- Navigational
- Political
- Labour
50 min
9.2 Chapter 8 | Port, Places of Source, economic factors
Geography Of Trade
- Port
- Places of Source
- Regions of Consumptions
- Economic factors
- The Environmental issues
40 min
10.1 Chapter 9 | Port Agents and the Law, general practical points
Port Agents and the Law
- Introduction
- Some general practical points upon port agency and the law with particular reference to liability.
32 min
10.2 Chapter 9 | Practical duties & obligations, P&I Associations
Port Agents and the Law
- Practical duties and obligations
- Standard trading conditions
- Noting protest
- P&I Associations
44 min
10.3 Chapter 9 | General Average, Insurance cover
Port Agents and the Law
- General Average
- Insurance cover for the prudent port agent
31 min
11.1 Chapter 10 | Relation with the party who nominated the agent
Relationship with Principals
- Relation with the party who nominated the agent
34 min
11.2 Chapter 10 | Relationship with Principals
Relationship with Principals
- Relation with the party who nominated the agent
1 min
11.3 Chapter 10 | Disbursement account, Pro-forma disbursement
Relationship with Principals
- Disbursement accounting
- The Disbursement account
- The Pro-forma disbursement account
- Division of costs
- The final disbursement invoice
- Recoveries from delinquent principals
30 min
11.4 Chapter 10 | Cash Flow, Office Organisation
Topics covered in this session:
- Relationship with Principals
- Cash Flow
- Office Organisation
- Operational accounting
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