named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arbitration
Provides binding arbitration services for maritime commercial disputes, including charter party, cargo, and shipbuilding contract issues.
Mediation
Offers mediation services to facilitate negotiated settlements in maritime disputes, promoting efficient and cost-effective resolution.
SMA Luncheon Series
Regular networking and educational events featuring industry speakers and discussions on current maritime legal and policy issues.
Salvage Arbitration
Specialized arbitration for maritime salvage claims, ensuring compliance with international conventions and industry standards.
The Arbitrator
Biannual publication featuring articles, case summaries, and commentary on maritime law and dispute resolution.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 3 activities
- Advocacy for maritime ADR adoptionActively promotes the use of alternative dispute resolution for commercial maritime disputes within the industry.
- Education and outreach on maritime ADRProvides educational programming and resources to the public and maritime industry on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures and substantive maritime law, including through committee-led initiatives and presentations at conferences.
- Maintenance of mediator rosterMaintains a roster of qualified mediators available for maritime dispute resolution services.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting of industry events and award ceremoniesHolds regular luncheons, joint meetings with maritime associations, and annual general meetings to present organizational updates and recognize achievements, such as the SMA Achievement Award.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operation of standing committees for governance and servicesOperates multiple standing committees including the Arbitrator Committee, Mediation Committee, Education Committee, and By-Laws and Rules Committee to support arbitration functions, facilitate dispute resolution, deliver education, and maintain organizational governance standards.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publication of The Arbitrator newsletterProduces and distributes a quarterly newsletter free to readers worldwide, featuring updates on recent developments and summaries of notable arbitration awards.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publication of maritime arbitration awardsPublishes virtually every SMA arbitration award in the year it is issued, with over 4,300 awards published to date, making them accessible via its Awards Service and through legal research platforms including LEXIS-NEXIS (USAWDS/ADMRTY) and Westlaw.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$178K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$143K80%
Investment income$770%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$88K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$82K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.0%
relationships · 60
Who they work with
- ASBA Partner — Hosted SMA presentations at multiple events including the Cargo Conference and Annual Tanker Luncheon.
- American Institute of Marine Underwriters Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact John A. Miklus
- Association of Maritime Arbitrators of Canada Partner — Canadian counterpart organization to the Society of Maritime Arbitrators Inc.
- Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (USA) Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Kate Torpey
- Association of Shipping and Brokerage Agencies Partner — Engages through the SMA/ASBA/BIMCO Liaison Committee.
- BDP1 Consulting Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Barry Parker
- BIMCO Partner — Collaborates through the SMA/ASBA/BIMCO Liaison Committee.
- Betancourt, Greco, Evans & Vignocchi LLC Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contacts Ronald Betancourt, John Greco, AJ Evans, and Clayton Vignocchi
- Blank Rome Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Thomas Belknap
- Brazilian Bar Association Partner — Hosted SMA presentation at its Maritime Law and Port Conference.
- Britannia P&I c/o TR(B) Americas, Inc. Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Michael Unger
- Brown Gavalas & Fromm LLP Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Peter Skoufalos
- CMA Shipping Partner — Hosted SMA presentation at its 2015 conference.
- CMI Partner — Co-hosted CMI 2016 New York event with SMA and MLA of the U.S.
- Chalos & Co Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact George Chalos
- Clyde & Co. US LLP Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact John Keough
- Connecticut Maritime Association Partner — Co-hosted the Annual Joint Luncheon with the SMA on February 11.
- Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Michael J. Mitchell
- Fiorilli Law Group, P.A. Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Justin Fiorilli
- Floyd Zadkovich Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contacts Edward Floyd and Luke Zadkovich
- Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Wayne Meehan
- Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP Partner — Organization associated with SMA through website listing
- Gard (North America) Inc. Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Patrick Michael Leahy
- Hill, Betts & Nash LLP Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact James D. Kleiner
- Hohenstein & Parkinson, LLP Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contacts Sheryl Parkinson and James Hohenstein
- Holland & Knight Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Christopher Nolan
- Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association Partner — Regional U.S. counterpart organization in maritime arbitration
- K&L Gates, LLP Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact George Kontakis
- Keane & Marlowe LLP Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact Christopher P. Keane
- Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English Partner — Organization associated with SMA through individual contact John Lillis, Jr.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Autonomous, Ethics-Based Arbitrator Modelmethodology: ethics-based_professional_standardsBy requiring members to be experienced, ethically bound professionals and delegating administrative control to arbitrators, the organization ensures impartiality, party autonomy, and independence in dispute resolution because structural and professional integrity are prioritized over institutional oversight.
- Contract-Based Dispute Resolution Adoptionmethodology: contract-based_dispute_resolutionBy promoting the inclusion of arbitration and mediation clauses in maritime contracts, the organization ensures disputes are resolved expeditiously, economically, and fairly, increasing the use of ADR in the industry because parties agree to the process in advance.
- Knowledge Infrastructure for Maritime ADRmethodology: legal-research-integrationBy integrating published arbitration awards into comprehensive legal research resources, the organization strengthens the maritime ADR ecosystem because practitioners and researchers gain reliable, precedent-based tools to inform dispute resolution and contract design.
- Proactive Dispute Prevention Through Education and Outreachmethodology: education_and_advocacy_for_adr_adoptionBy educating stakeholders and conducting outreach about SMA arbitration, the organization increases adoption of ADR in maritime disputes because awareness of its benefits leads to greater contractual inclusion and informed party decisions.
- Transparency-Driven Precedent and Consistencymethodology: precedent-based_consistencyBy publishing fully reasoned, unedited arbitration awards, the organization promotes legal consistency and informed decision-making in maritime disputes because practitioners can rely on transparent, real-world precedents even in the absence of binding legal doctrine.