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Posted on Monday, December 15, 2025
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Middle East hosted an insightful networking evening on 10th December 2025 at Dusit Thani, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, centered on the vital theme of "Risk Management Strategy in Shipping & Chartering."
As global volatility continues to influence operational and commercial decisions across the maritime sector, this topic has never been more relevant.
The evening opened with warm conversations over high tea, proudly supported by our High Tea Sponsor - RHS Group.
A dynamic and thought-provoking discussion followed, moderated by Capt. Zarir Irani, FICS , featuring industry leaders:
Mr. Punit Oza, FICS, AFNI, LLB, M.Sc ., President - ICS & Director, Maritime NXT
Mr. Abdul Fahl, LLM, MSc, BA (Hons), Director, TTMS Gulf Dubai - TT Club
Capt. Gagan Dhillon, CEO (Dubai), West of England P&I Club
The speakers unpacked real-world strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk in today's fast-evolving shipping and chartering landscape.
Adding to the evening's value, Mr. Punit Oza also shared a comprehensive ICS international update, offering members a glimpse into global developments and the Institute's forward-looking initiatives.
A proud moment of the event was the Members' Certificate Presentation, celebrating:
Mr. Jeevan Nelson Dsouza, FICS
Ms. Naveen Selvakumar, FICS
Mr. Sathisha Shetty, FICS
ICS ME extends heartfelt thanks to all speakers, members, and attendees for making the evening impactful and engaging strengthening our shared commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and professional excellence in the maritime community.