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 39^th anniversary. It prospers with over 1,500 members representing nearly 500 companies and organizations.

Active Users

Years Serving Our Members

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 Education Foundation

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.

CMA Shipping Expo and conference

From the Desk of the President…

Dear Members:

All those months in preparation, and in the blink of an eye, it was over! I wish to send my sincere thanks to all our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, moderators and attendees for a successful CMA Shipping 2025. I also want to give a special shout out to our long- time bagpiper, Stuart Edmonston of Thomas Miller UK P&I. Without all of you, we never could’ve dreamed of reaching this tremendous anniversary, gathering our maritime community in Connecticut for the past forty years. It was a perfect year to honor our 2025 Commodore, Todd Clough, such an integral part of our local CT maritime community! Congratulations Todd!

Please mark your calendars for next year, March 10-12, 2026, once again at the Hilton Stamford!

Now we look towards our annual general meeting (AGM), on Thursday, April 24th. We are thrilled that Jason Klopfer, Commercial Director of Navig8, will be providing the keynote speech. For those Members who cannot attend in-person, we will provide an online system again this year to vote for positions on the Board of the CMA.

Best wishes,

John

John Lindquist

President

Questions About CMA?
Meet Kim Edwards!

To enable the CMA to better serve our members, Kim will be responsible for all membership administration. So if you have any questions regarding your membership please feel free to contact Kim at the contact info below and she will be happy to help. TEL: +1 203-548-7444 FAX: +1 866-548-7720

Email Kim Edwards

CMA Newsletters

Please enjoy our collection of newsletters from over the years!

If you would like to view the newsletter in your browser just click on the icon for that issue. You can also download a copy of every newsletter ever in our archives section. Happy reading!