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Since 1984, the institute has been uniting various professionals in the field of sea transport for one sole purpose, being an academic organization of maritime industry in Hong Kong.
To promote the exchange of professional knowledge within the Hong Kong shipping industries.
To recognize the contribution of professionals within the seatransport community in Hong Kong.
The Institute holds seminars regularly and invites well known people within the local shipping industry to address members. The Institute also invites other similar organizations to sponsor joint functions, and participate in conferences.
Training
50 hours Preparation Course for Coxswain Grade 3 Examination (15 July – 26 August 2025)
This course aims to provide nautical knowledge to the candidates in preparing for the examination of Grade 3 Coxswains…
Engine Department Introductory Course 2024
Institute of Seatransport is going to re-run (with updated content) the on-line course “Engine Department Introductory…
Dry Cargo Chartering (Voyage & Time Charter) on 26th Oct; 2nd Nov; 9th Nov 2023 (all Thursdays)
Institute of Seatransport is going to re-run (with updated content) the online course “Dry Cargo Chartering (Voyage &…
Tanker Chartering (Voyage and Time Charter) (11, 18, 25 May 2023)
Online course “MATF-funded course on the “pre-approved” list (maritime-related) under ProTERS” CPD: Pending…
BILL OF LADING – Law and Practice for Tramp and Liner Personnel (10, 17, 24 Mar 2023)
Online course “MATF-funded course on the “pre-approved” list (maritime-related) under ProTERS” “3CPD points has been…
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Course (23-25 Mar 2023)
“MATF-funded course on the “pre-approved” list (maritime-related) under ProTERS” Date: 23-25 Mar 2023 (postponed from…
Course IV Total Loss and Sue & Labour Charges (26 Nov 2022)
This is the final one (1) day Course in a series of four being organized by the Institute of Seatransport [IoS] and…
DRY CARGO CHARTERING (Voyage & Time Charter) (12, 19, 26 Oct 2022)
Date: 3 Consecutive Wednesdays on 12th Oct 2022, 19th Oct 2022 & 26th Oct 2022 Time: 19:00 PM – 22:00 PM Course fee :…
Bill of Lading – Law and Practice for Tramp and Liner Personnel (May 2022)
Date: 3 Consecutive Tuesdays on 10th May 2022, 17th May 2022 & 24th May 2022 Time: 19:00 PM – 22:00 PM Course fee :…
We love our industry and we believe through uniting various professionals in the same field can help.
The Institute was found in 1984 when the local Hong Kong shipping professionals wanted to have their own Shipping Association to share information and to learn from each other.
Membership
Uniting maritime professionals from across Hong Kong's shipping industries.
50 hours Preparation Course for Coxswain Grade 3 Examination (15 July – 26 August 2025)
This course aims to provide nautical knowledge to the candidates in preparing…
Engine Department Introductory Course 2024
Institute of Seatransport is going to re-run (with updated content) the on-line…
Dry Cargo Chartering (Voyage & Time Charter) on 26th Oct; 2nd Nov; 9th Nov 2023 (all Thursdays)
Institute of Seatransport is going to re-run (with updated content) the online…
Tanker Chartering (Voyage and Time Charter) (11, 18, 25 May 2023)
Online course “MATF-funded course on the “pre-approved” list (maritime-related)…
BILL OF LADING – Law and Practice for Tramp and Liner Personnel (10, 17, 24 Mar 2023)
Online course “MATF-funded course on the “pre-approved” list (maritime-related)…
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Course (23-25 Mar 2023)
“MATF-funded course on the “pre-approved” list (maritime-related) under…
Course IV Total Loss and Sue & Labour Charges (26 Nov 2022)
This is the final one (1) day Course in a series of four being organized by the…
DRY CARGO CHARTERING (Voyage & Time Charter) (12, 19, 26 Oct 2022)
Date: 3 Consecutive Wednesdays on 12th Oct 2022, 19th Oct 2022 & 26th Oct 2022…