CONGRESS SUMMARY
The Fourteenth International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators will be held in New York City from October 21 to 26, 2001 at the world-famous Waldorf=Astoria Hotel on Park Avenue. The Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc., New York, as your host, welcomes you and your companion to this event. This website contains all Congress information covering the program, accommodations, social activities, companion program, costs, registration and other relevant information. The website contains all the information in this brochure, allows you the option to register for the Congress online, and make hotel and airline reservations online. 

This year's Congress will primarily concentrate on issues which have arisen in the field of maritime arbitration since our last Congress in Auckland in 1999, but will also be open to papers containing other thoughts, ideas or experiences.

Early-Bird Registration Fees:
Delegates U.S. $1,650 per person
Accompanying Persons U.S. $550 per person

Early Bird Registration payment must be received before July 1, 2001

Registration Fees:
Delegates U.S. $1,800 per person
Accompanying Persons U.S. $700 per person

Payment and registration form should be received before October 12, 2001. All registrations after October 12, 2001 are based on availability and must be submitted online by clicking here. On-site registrants will be charged $150 for on-site processing.

The Registration Fee for Delegates Includes:

  • All Congress Sessions 
  • Lunch on October 22, 23 and 25
  • Coffee and Tea Breaks
  • Cocktail Parties on October 22 and October 23
  • Black Tie Reception and Dinner Dance on October 25 
  • Bound Manual of All the Papers
  • Gifts Commemorating ICMA XIV

    The Registration Fee for Accompanying Persons Includes:
  • Cocktail Parties on October 22 and October 23
  • Black Tie Reception and Dinner Dance on October 25 
    • Registration fees do not include hotel accommodations. 

    Payment Methods:

  • U.S. Check
  • Bank Transfer
  • Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard or American Express

    Payment or proof of payment must be included or attached to the registration form. Checks are payable to the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. Refer to Section VIII of the registration form for details concerning payment with a check, credit card or bank transfer. 


    • Upon approval and processing of your registration form, you will receive a confirmation showing the payments received and all events reserved. 

    Substitution:
    In the event that registrants are unable to attend, substitutes may be named without additional charge.

    Confirmation and Acceptance:
    A confirmation letter will be sent to you within (7) seven days of  approval of your registration application and payment. If an e-mail address is included, the confirmation will be e-mailed. 

    Changes, Refunds and Cancellation 
    Requests for changes, refunds and cancellation must be made in writing and mailed or faxed to Registrar/ICMA XIV. Name changes may be made before or during the Congress. 

    A refund, less a $100.00 fee for each registrant and/or guest, will be granted upon written requests received (postmarked/faxed) by Registrar/ICMA XIV prior to September 8, 2001.  A refund, less a $150.00 fee for each registrant and/or guest, will be granted upon written requests received (postmarked/faxed) by Registrar/ ICMA XIV prior to October 14, 2001. 

    No refunds will be granted after October 14, 2001.

    Hardship Policy
    Any person who has a genuine financial hardship may apply in writing explaining the basis of his/her hardship, and if apparent may receive a discount in the registration fee depending upon the circumstances. Contact President; Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc.; 14 Wall Street, Suite 8A15; New York, NY 10005.

    CLE Credit
    The Maritime Law Association of the United States, which has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York for the period April 3, 2000 to April 3, 2003, will issue CLE credits to New York attorneys who attend the Congress. It is estimated that approximately 20 CLE credits (at 50 minutes per hour) will be issued to attorney attendees at the Congress. Attorneys from states other than New York may be entitled to CLE credits for attending the Congress if their states grant reciprocity for CLE courses presented by Accredited Providers in New York.

    Attorneys in attendance who wish to receive CLE credits must check in at the registration and information desk where certificates of attendance forms and course evaluation surveys will be available at the final session. The Certificates of Attendance will be mailed shortly after the Congress. Full details of the documentation needed to obtain the requisite certificates may be obtained at the Registration and Information Desk.
     SPONSORS

    The Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. wishes to express its gratitude to the following organizations for their co-sponsorship and participation in the Congress events:

    Event Sponsors:
    The Maritime Law Association of the United States - Congress Working Sessions
    Leading Maritime New York Law Firms - Tuesday Cocktail Party Sponsor
    Connecticut Maritime Association - Tea/Coffee Break Sponsor 
    New York Area P & I Club Correspondents/Representatives - Tea/Coffee Break Sponsor 

    Honorary Sponsors:
    The Maritime Association of the Port of New York/New Jersey 
    The Association of Ship Brokers and Agents (USA) Inc.
    National Cargo Bureau, Inc.
    American Bureau of Shipping
    The Marine Society of the City of New York
    The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Admiralty Committee)
    The Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA)
    The Baltic & International Maritime Conference (BIMCO)