{"id":8586,"date":"2026-09-15T09:22:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T06:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helmc.com\/?p=8586"},"modified":"2026-09-15T09:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T06:22:48","slug":"a-new-academic-year-begins-welcoming-our-new-ics-professional-maritime-programme-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helmc.com\/el\/a-new-academic-year-begins-welcoming-our-new-ics-professional-maritime-programme-students\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Academic Year Begins: Welcoming Our New ICS Professional Maritime Programme Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new academic year has officially begun at the <strong>Hellenic Management Centre \/ Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch<\/strong>, as we welcomed our new cohort to the first day of classes of the <a href=\"https:\/\/helmc.com\/ics-professional-maritime-programme\/\"><strong>ICS Professional Maritime Programme<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The start of the programme marks the beginning of an important academic and professional journey for participants who are looking to deepen their understanding of the shipping industry, strengthen their professional skills and work towards the internationally recognised qualifications of the <strong>Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the new academic year gets underway, we are delighted to welcome a diverse group of professionals from across the maritime sector, bringing with them different backgrounds, experiences and ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At HMC \/ ICS Greek Branch, we remain committed to <strong>promoting shipping knowledge, professional excellence and continuous learning<\/strong>. Our aim is not only to prepare students for the ICS examinations, but also to provide them with a strong understanding of the commercial realities of the maritime industry and the knowledge required to progress professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through a combination of academic learning, industry expertise and practical insight, the programme is designed to support participants throughout their studies and connect them with the wider international ICS community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were delighted to see the enthusiasm and energy of our new students on their first day and look forward to supporting them throughout the year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome to the ICS Professional Maritime Programme. We wish all our students a successful, engaging and rewarding academic year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A warm thank you to our tutors and team for their continued contribution and commitment to maritime education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/welcome-banner-website-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8588\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/welcome-banner-website-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/welcome-banner-website-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/welcome-banner-website-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/welcome-banner-website-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/welcome-banner-website-1.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new academic year has officially begun at the Hellenic Management Centre \/ Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch, as we welcomed our new cohort to the first day of classes of the ICS Professional Maritime Programme. 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