February 2026 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:
With our 41st CMA Shipping just weeks away, the energy around our community is building.
Before we look ahead, I want to recognize two recent events. The annual jointly sponsored SMA-CMA Luncheon in New York City was another outstanding afternoon. We were fortunate to have Carleen Lyden Walker — Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Maritime Accelerator for Resistance, Co-Author of Zero Point Four, and IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador — address the room on “Revitalizing the US Maritime Industry: Where we ARE and where we NEED to be.” Our thanks to Carleen and to SMA for a wonderful event. We were also back on the Pickleball court for the third year running, with around 50 members turning out. There are already rumblings that a league might be in the offing — a big thank you to Beth Wilson-Jordan and Larry Jordan for organizing, as always.
As we make our final preparations for CMA Shipping Week, I am pleased to share that we will be welcoming Stephen M. Carmel, Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), to the Main Stage for a State of the Industry keynote address. Given the current focus on American maritime policy, his perspective will be valuable for our entire community. Our broader speaker lineup is equally strong, and we are grateful for the continued support of our sponsors and partners — ABS, DNV, V.Group, IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry, and many others.
Of course we are very much looking forward to the Gala Dinner on March 12th, where we will formally present the inaugural Jim Lawrence Commodore Award to Dag von Appen. It will be a fitting evening that you do not want to miss.
This year we have made delegate attendance more accessible for our CMA Members — a 3-day pass is $1,099, and a single day pass is $349. Spaces are limited, so I encourage you to book sooner rather than later.
We look forward to seeing you in Stamford on March 10th!
Best wishes,
John
John Lindquist
President
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