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February 2010

February 25-26
Maritime Arbitration in New York – The Seminar 2010
Society of Maritime Arbitrators
Best Western Seaport Hotel, New York, NY

The SMA will again conduct its popular, comprehensive two-day seminar on “Maritime Arbitration in New York under SMA Rules” – for the fifth consecutive year – on February 25 and 26, 2010 at the Best Western Seaport Hotel, 33 Peck Slip, New York, NY 10038 (in the historic South Street Seaport District in Downtown Manhattan).

This course is offered to help further and promote the fair, just, ethical and cost-efficient resolution of charter party and other maritime contract disputes via arbitration in New York. Jeffrey Weiss, Esq., Professor of Maritime Law at New York Maritime College, who has over 20 years of college and gradual level teaching experience, will again be the lead instructor.

The subject covered will include:

  • Arbitration Overview, Commencing the Arbitration, the Federal Arbitration Act and SMA Rules;
  • The Arbitration Award: Interim Awards; Final Awards; Majority Decision; Dissenting Opinions;
  • Confirmation, Vacatur and Enforcement of Awards; Panel Members and Ethical Considerations;
  • Discovery in Aid of Arbitration; Hearing Procedures; Security in Aid of an Award;
  • Evidentiary Considerations in Arbitration, the Federal Rules of Evidence and Related Issues;
  • Time Bar, Defaults and Consolidation of Arbitrations

For further details and registration, please see the SMA website at www.smany.org.

The registration fee includes continental breakfast, morning and afternoon coffee each day. There a numerous Seaport District restaurants for lunch. Hotel rooms are available at reasonable prices at the Best Western Seaport Hotel (call the front desk at 212.766 6600; fax 212.766 6615) and mention the SMA. For any other course or registration questions, call Klaus C.J. Mordhorst (973.492 9472; email: klausm@lefflerchartering.com).

March 2010

March 22, 23, & 24
25h Annual Shipping Conference and Exhibition
Connecticut Maritime Association
Stamford, CT

With its usual star-studded cast, the CMA is feverishly putting the finishing touches on its Shipping 2010 program.  Attracting maritime celebrities and paparazzi from around the globe, this annual gathering is sure to generate buzz—and shipping deals.  For more information, click on www.shipping2010.com

March 25 & 26
IBA Mid-Year Maritime Conference "Shipping in the New Financial Era"
Connecticut Maritime Association
Stamford, CT

The IBA Mid-Year maritime conference will be taking place on March 25 – 26 in Stanford, Connecticut, hard on the heels of the CMA's Shipping 2010 event.  The conference titled "Shipping in the New Financial Era" will cover topics including  how ship-owning companies have reorganized to meet challenges arising from the new financial markets and how capital for shipping can be raised today. The conference will also include sessions on maritime arbitration and recent developments in maritime law around the world, including: shipping and trade harmonizing; financial issues for maritime companies; raising of capital in the current climate; how the financial crisis has affected contracts in the shipping industry; reorganization of shipping companies; Maritime arbitration procedures in New York and recognition and enforcement of Maritime Arbitration Awards.

To view the entire program please visit: http://www.int-bar.org/conferences/conf327/

March 25
"Invest in International Shipping"
Capital Link
Metropolitan Club, New York, NY

Capital Link will once again hold its successful "Invest in International Shipping" event at the Metropolitan Club in New York.  Now in its fourth year, this event attracts investors who come to hear the public shipping companies' CEOs and CFO's discuss macroeconomic trends and their impact on shareholder value.

To register, go to www.capitallinkforum.com

April 2010

April 22
Setting the Course – Annual Awards Banquet
Seafarers International House
New York Athletic Club, New York, NY

Thursday, April 22, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM  at New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York City (Note new venue!). 

Honoring:

Donald Keefe, President, Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association;
Philip J. Schapiro, President & CEO, Liberty Maritime Corporation;
Joseph C. Sweeney, Professor of Law, Fordham University School of Law

May 2010

May 11
Breakfast Business Forum on “Growth through Trade: Bridging Global Markets”
Journal of Commerce and Baruch College’s Weissman Center
New York, NY

Mark your Calendars for May 11th when NYMAR joins the Journal of Commerce and Baruch College’s Weissman Center  for  a Breakfast Business Forum on “Growth through Trade:  Bridging Global Markets”.  Watch this space for more details!