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.

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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:

I am very pleased to announce that James Lightbourn has been appointed
Communication Chair on the Board of the CMA.

James brings great enthusiasm and experience to the board. His grandfather was involved in shipping at the Port of Nassau before he was born (in Nassau) and began his career at MSC in NYC upon graduating from the University of Virginia (UVA). He has crossed different segments of the industry in roles for Compass Maritime and OSM Maritime, with considerable time spent in ship finance, more recently for Arctic Securities.

He now also uses his grandfather’s company name “Cavalier Shipping”, with “Cavalier” being derived from their shared alma mater, UVA.

He also contributed an excellent article for our July 2024 Newsletter, titled
“Connecticut/New York Shipping Scene: Changing Financial Tides” which is certainly worth another read and we are publishing it again in this issue! We are excited to have James aboard, incorporating his ideas and engaging with our members.

One more thing – our 2 nd Annual Pickleball Event late last month was another success,thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed a good time, and to Beth Wilson-Jordan for assembling… I already can’t wait for this one again next year!

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

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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!