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:

Welcome back from summer, I hope it was well spent, and you enjoyed some time relaxing with those who you care about most.

We are excited to get back at it, the rest of this year will present many opportunities to get together again. I want to especially thank everyone who has renewed their membership recently (this is tremendously important for our continuing success as an organization). If you’re due to renew for another year, then please don’t hesitate to follow this link, it’s a fairly easy process, and if you’re not receiving these automated reminders just please check your spam folder or inquire with Lorraine directly and she’ll help sort it out!

https://app.joinit.com/o/connecticut-maritime-association

The CMA Education Foundation Is working to establish a Memorial Scholarship in Jim Lawrence’s name – this would be awarded annually to a maritime student who most embodies the qualities that we all miss about Jim. Thank you to everybody who has already donated towards this effort. If you would like to contribute, then I would encourage you to find the instructions provided by Beth on page 6 of this newsletter.

Stay tuned for our happy hour, coming soon!

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!