Events & News

SMA speaker luncheon Wednesday, November 12

Energos Infrastructure Management LLC, will discuss “Lessons from the Piracy and Houthi Wars – Eagle Bulk and Crisis24.”

SMA Speaker Luncheon October 8, 2025

Join us for our October Speaker Luncheon at 3 West Club. Annie Lespérance, FCIArb, Head of Americas, Jus Mundi

Webinar | SMA Awards Now on Jus Mundi — Powered by the First Legal AI in Maritime

Join Jus Mundi and the Society of Maritime Arbitrators (SMA) to celebrate the launch of SMA arbitration content on Jus Mundi

SMA Speaker Luncheon April 9, 2025

Join us for our April Speaker Luncheon at 3 West Club. Charles Anderson, SMA Member and Board Member of the SS United States Conservancy, will discuss “Sinking the United States: The Battle to Save the World’s Fastest Ocean Liner and America’s Flagship.”

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.