Events & News

Celebrating a Landmark 40th Anniversary

The SMA is honored to be a Supporting Partner of the event, which is brought to you by Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) and Seatrade Maritime.

SMA luncheon Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Christina Liviakis Gianopulos, Director of Business Development, ASR (American Ship Repair) Co., Inc. and President, WISTA USA,

SMA luncheon TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025

Charlie Papavizas, Winston & Strawn Partner & Chair/Maritime Law Practice will discuss his book, Journey to the Jones Act-U.S. Merchant Marine Policy 1776-1920

SMA Holiday luncheon Wednesday, December 11 at 3 West Club

At this year’s holiday luncheon, the SMA will honor Raymond Burke, Jr., with the first SMA Achievement Award. Join us for holiday cheer & to honor Ray!

SMA Speaker Luncheon November 13, 2024

Join us for our November Speaker Luncheon which will be held at the NYC offices of K&L Gates LLP. Evanthia Coffee and Claudia Botero Gotz

The SMA Board of Governors has approved changes

The SMA Board of Governors has approved changes to the text of Sections 2 and 10 and to Appendix B of the SMA Rules.

SMA Speaker Luncheon October 9, 2024

Join us for our first Speaker Luncheon of the season. Mark Friedman of Evercore will discuss The US Capital Markets & International Shipping: an Overview.

Join us for the April 10, 2024, 2024 SMA Luncheon 

Author Anthony Whitworth: Saltwater Highway: One Man’s Journey Through the International Dry Bulk Bulk Maritime Market

March 13, 2024 SMA Luncheon at a new location

We look forward to seeing you for the SMA Speaker Luncheon to be held in person at Seward & Kissel on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 12 noon.

SMA & CMA Speaker Luncheon – Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Buckley McAllister, PresidentMcAllister Towing – Topic: Current Contractual Issues from the Work Boat Perspective