November 2025 CMA Newsletter
Welcome to the Connecticut Maritime Association
Where shipping business gets done!
The Connecticut Maritime Association is a non-profit organization which was built by its members, for its members, and as such is one of kind.
Unlike many similar organizations which are supported largely by corporate membership, the CMA’s voting membership is comprised only of individuals. From bunker brokers and tug-boat operators to lawyers and underwriters, to ship owners, brokers and managers, shippers and merchants of all kinds of cargo, each CMA member has an equal and separate vote.
The CMA was created to build a community of shipping people, and remains a conduit for the exchange of information and a source of camaraderie and fellowship that is unique and vital to the shipping community. In 2022, the CMA celebrates its 39th anniversary. It prospers with over 1,500 members representing nearly 500 companies and organizations.
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The CMA Education Foundation
The CMA Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization dedicated to the maritime industry and its future leaders.
Mission: To foster future maritime professionals by promoting and supporting maritime-related education through financial assistance and program initiatives. Programs include Scholarships, Internship Stipends, Career Days, and the Business of Shipping Competition.
CMA SHIPPING EXPO & CONFERENCE
Connecting the North American shipping community worldwide
Our interactive Conference IS well known for its high profile thought-leaders and in-depth discussion points. This year our key topics will include State of the Industry, Decarbonization & Alternative Energy, Freight Markets, Digitalization, Finance, Salvage & Wreck Removal, Integrated Logistics and Finance.
From the Desk of the President…
Dear Members:
We had a fantastic Happy Hour event late last month, sponsored by Moran Towing and I hope you were able to make it. Despite the rain, we had a great turnout of over 30 people, so thanks to everyone who made the trek, especially from Young Shipping Professionals of New York (YSPNY), who helped promote the event in conjunction with CMA. We really look forward to welcoming their members into our network. My special thanks go to Tamara Hoffman and CMA VP Brendan Collins of Moran Towing, and CMA Social Chair, Phil Hughes, for coordinating a fun night out at Tiernan’s!
Looking ahead to CMA Shipping on March 10-12, our community and the Board of the CMA has spent considerable time discussing our cherished annual Commodore Award. We continue to mourn the loss of Jim Lawrence and have heard from many of you that Jim should be named as the next Commodore. This idea, while certainly coming from the highest places of love and remembrance, has been a difficult one to grapple with, which I will explain:
- Jim had three key criteria for the recipient: relevance to our industry today and an impact on CMA, should be a shipowner, and be living (not in memoriam).
- At the 2024 Gala Dinner, CMA President Sandi Ennor surprised Jim by recognizing him as the Outstanding Community Maritime Person of the Year. In retrospect, we are incredibly lucky to have had the chance to bring Jim onstage and shower him with the adulation that he deserved so much (those who were present will recall he was brought to tears). It was the last CMA Shipping that Jim was able to attend.
- Jim created the Commodore award; so it would be most fitting to remember him EVERY year, to celebrate his life, honor his legacy, talk about his impact on all of us, and share his bright spirit with generations to come.
Therefore, we are very pleased to announce that in perpetuity, it will be known as the Jim Lawrence Commodore Award.
Wishing you a wonderful season filled with warmth, good food, and even better company!
Best wishes,
John
John Lindquist
President
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