New York based SMA, a professional non-profit organization, is an internationally recognized leading forum for the arbitration of maritime and commercial disputes. The mission of the SMA is to promulgate arbitration and mediation and to establish commercially effective legal procedures for Alternative Dispute Resolution. The SMA trains and provides the maritime industry with experienced commercial professionals who resolve disputes in an impartial, timely and cost-efficient manner.
EVENTS AND CALENDAR
Video celebrating ICMA XXI (Rio de Janeiro March, 2020) and invitation to ICMA XXII (Dubai November, 2023)
ICMA XXI - Reunion.mp4
2022 Luncheon Schedule
The SMA will resume open speaker luncheons in October. Details to follow in the fall...
May 2022
The Arbitrator
The newest issue, Volume 52, Issue No 2 of The Arbitrator - May, 2022
May 24, 2022
Passing of Manfred W. Arnold
We were saddened to learn that SMA Past President Manfred W. Arnold died on May 18, 2022. Manfred's obituary is at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/manfred-arnold-obituary?id=34907746 (and see "Manfred Arnold Looks Back"). Manfred was a key figure in the SMA and in ICMA for decades and a valued colleague and mentor. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Susan and daughters Heidi and Kirsten. The family has requested privacy, and we ask that their wishes be respected.
May 10, 2022
SMA Annual General Meeting
We are pleased to announce that on May 10, 2022 , we held our first in person Annual General Meeting since 2019. A number of members who could not attend in person were also able to listen into the meeting via Zoom.
The following four board members were elected to serve two-year terms:
Austin L. Dooley
David Gilmartin
David Martowski
George J. Tsimis
Also, the members approved changes to the By-Laws. These changes simplify our procedures, especially in light of the lessons learned during the pandemic.
Finally, we welcomed our newest member, Captain James Desimone, former Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Department of Transportation Staten Island Ferry.
Thank you to all who participated.
March, 2022
The Arbitrator
The newest issue, Volume 52, Issue No 1 of The Arbitrator - March, 2022
December, 2022
The Arbitrator
Volume 51, Issue No 4 of The Arbitrator - December, 2021
December 6, 2021
November Zoom Luncheon Presentation
On November 30, John Weale, chair of the committee revising the 1994 Gencon form and former Risk Manager at Fednav discussed "A New Gencon: Transforming a Standard Charter for the Modern World".
Here is a link to the Zoom Presentation, and related documents:
CONGENBILL.pdf
GENCON.pdf
October, 2021
The Arbitrator
The newest issue, Volume 51, Issue No 3 of The Arbitrator - October, 2021
October 13, 2021
October Zoom Luncheon Presentation
On October 13, Paul Mazzarolli from the Baltic Exchange provided a comprehensive introduction to the Baltic Exchange, the use of the indices, and other services in our October "Bring Your Own Lunch" series. Here is the link to his presentation: ZOOM Presentation
June 15, 2021
New Address
SMA New Headquarters Address:
127 West 30th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10001
ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD STILL BE SENT TO:
157 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Please update your records.
May 27, 2021
The Arbitrator
The newest issue, Volume 51, Issue No 2 of The Arbitrator - May 2021
May 13, 2021
SMA Lambert Meehan Press Release May 2021
At the Annual General Meeting of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc (SMA) on May 11, 2021, SMA members elected LeRoy Lambert as President and Robert C. Meehan as Vice President. Their Bios can be found on the link below. We congratulate Mr. Lambert and Mr. Meehan on their appointment and look forward to their leadership!
April 22, 2021
April Zoom Luncheon Presentation
With the heightened scrutiny of ship recycling and its impact on the environment, the SMA invited Petter Heier, CEO of Grieg Green A/S to discuss sustainable ship recycling. Here is the link to his presentation: ZOOM Presentation
March 10, 2021
Proceedings under Covid-19 Restrictions
March 10, 2021
March Zoom Luncheon Presentation
On March 10, 2021 Andrea Jansz, General Counsel of Resolve Marine Group, explained the diverse roles of a commercial salvage operator. Here is the link to her presentation: ZOOM Presentation
February 25, 2021
February Zoom Luncheon Presentation
Please use this link to our February "bring your own lunch" presentation. Todd Lochner and Eugene Samarin from The Lochner Law Firm discussed the perils and pitfalls of yacht sales, including conditional acceptance, escrow agreements, warranties and broker "up-selling."
February 3, 2021
The Arbitrator
The newest issue, Volume 51, Issue No 1 of The Arbitrator - January 2021
April 16, 2020
Proceedings under Covid-19 Restrictions
March 16, 2020
Arbitration Award Interest Calculator
UPDATED FOR MARCH 16, 2020 RATE CHANGE - 3.25%
As a service to our friends and Members we are pleased to provide, herein, a quick and accurate method for calculating interest at the prime lending rate, over a specified time-period as published by the Federal Reserve Bank. Click HERE to access the Interest Calculator.
March 6, 2020
The Arbitrator
The newest issue, Volume 50, Issue No 2 of The Arbitrator - March 2020
January 31, 2020
The Arbitrator
The newest issue, Volume 50, Issue No 1 of The Arbitrator - January 2020
September 30, 2019
The Arbitrator
The newest issue, Volume 49, Issue No 2 of The Arbitrator - September 2019
June 10, 2019
Presentations from the Houston April 11 seminar
"Arbitration: A Better Resolution" now available
Fourteen presentations from the SMA Houston seminar are now available. They focus on how arbitration differs from court proceedings, the advantages of incorporating arbitration rules into your contracts, how arbitration awards are enforced, pre-award security, shortened arbitration procedures and many other topics. The presentations are listed by title and presenter - just click on any one of them for the powerpoint slides.
Click Here to Access Presentation Page
February 20, 2019
The Arbitrator
The newest issue, Volume 49, Issue No 1 of The Arbitrator - February 2019
February 13, 2019
February 2019 Luncheon Presentation Now Available
At the SMA's February luncheon, Ian Duthie, Director of North of England Insurance Services, provided a summary of charter party concerns ahead of IMO 2020 low sulphur requirements. His presentation is attached.
Presentation (PDF Format)
January 14, 2019
January 2019 Luncheon Presentation Now Available
Below is the presentation made by distinguished independent arbitrator Stephanie Cohen [www.cohenarbitration.com] as our SMA Luncheon speaker on January 9, 2019 on the all important and timely issue of "Cybersecurity and the Maritime Arbitrator"
Presentation (PDF Format)
Presentation (Video)
