SCMA Events
SCMA Conference 2025
As an event of the Maritime and Port Authority’s Singapore Maritime Week 2025, the SCMA Conference will focus on the theme “Charting the Future of Maritime Arbitration in a Fast-Changing & Complex World – Geopolitics, Innovation & Sustainability”. Our flagship event aims to bring together industry professionals, business leaders and legal practitioners to deliberate on current maritime issues and debate on how maritime dispute resolution services will continue to evolve to meet the needs of the global maritime community.
SCMA Perspectives Seminar: Appeals from arbitration awards on points of law as a means of developing shipping jurisprudence – comparing the approaches in England and Singapore.
English law, like various other jurisdictions, gives parties a limited right of appeal from arbitration awards on points of law (see Arbitration Act 1996, s69).
This seminar will look at recent examples of how the right of appeal has developed maritime and shipping law in the UK. Against that background the speakers will also discuss whether such a right of appeal would have been a useful addition in Singaporean law.
Members’ Appreciation Night
MAN do we always have a good time when our arbitrators and members get together!
Back by popular demand, "Members' Appreciation Night" is an exclusive event dedicated to celebrating and recognising the invaluable contributions of members. This special evening is an opportunity to express our gratitude for their ongoing support and engagement.
This event is strictly for SCMA members only.
Programme
6:00pm - Registration and Welcome Drinks
6:30pm - Welcome Remarks by SCMA Chairman, Mr Chao Hick Tin SC
6:45pm - Keynote Address by Lars Kastrup, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pacific International Lines (Private) Limited (PIL)
7:00pm - Networking Session
8:30pm - End of Event
Arbitrators’ Formal Dinner 2024
The Dinner is to be billed as an annual event bringing together SCMA arbitrators and serves as a unique networking opportunity. Comprising a keynote speech and networking to follow, The Dinner is to be considered a future classic in the maritime legal calendar.
For SCMA Arbitrator Members only.
SCMA Seoul Breakfast Conference 2024
Organised by the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) together with joint-organiser Kim & Chang, the SCMA Seoul Breakfast Conference explores topics relevant to international maritime & international trade arbitration.
SCMA goes to Seoul
SCMA would be travelling to Seoul to attend the Seoul Arbitration Festival (SAF) while organising a Seoul Breakfast Conference with Kim & Chang.
Shanghai-Zhousan Marketing Trip
Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) Board Director Lawrence Teh, Registrar Shi Yan, Business Development Manager Jane Hu Wenzhen with SCMA Panel Arbitrator Matthew Harvey KC visited Shanghai and Zhoushan city and participated in the International Maritime Law Conference for Free Trade Ports (FTZ) on October 16th.
During the visit to Shanghai, SCMA also held discussions with industry partners, including the China Shipowners Association, New Yangtze Group, China P&I, CU Line, TianTai Law Firm, and AnJie Broad Law Firm. Special thanks to SCMA corporate member Wintell & Co for organising a joint seminar with SCMA at their offices. Additionally, SCMA collaborated with SHIAC to host a joint seminar. Both events attracted a diverse audience of professionals and experts from the maritime and legal industries, leading to lively discussions and exchange of insights.
Shanghai Marketing Trip
Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) Board Director Lawrence Teh, Registrar Shi Yan, Business Development Manager Jane Hu Wenzhen with SCMA Panel Arbitrator Matthew Harvey KC visited Shanghai and Zhoushan city and participated in the International Maritime Law Conference for Free Trade Ports (FTZ) on October 16th.
During the visit to Shanghai, SCMA also held discussions with industry partners, including the China Shipowners Association, New Yangtze Group, China P&I, CU Line, TianTai Law Firm, and AnJie Broad Law Firm. Special thanks to SCMA corporate member Wintell & Co for organising a joint seminar with SCMA at their offices. Additionally, SCMA collaborated with SHIAC to host a joint seminar. Both events attracted a diverse audience of professionals and experts from the maritime and legal industries, leading to lively discussions and exchange of insights.
Maritime Arbitrator Accrediation Programme (“MAAP”)
The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (“SCMA”) and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (“SIArb”) are pleased to conduct the 4th Maritime Arbitrator Accreditation Programme (“MAAP”).
The MAAP has been designed for current and aspiring maritime arbitrators who already have a sound understanding of the fundamentals of the law and practice of arbitration.
SCMA Hai Phong Conference 2024
The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA), together with Vietnam Shipowners’ Association (VSA), would like to invite you to a conference with presentations on the following current topics:
Notable issues in resolving maritime disputes
Cost-effective arbitration handling in shipping disputes
Cross-border enforcement and recognition of arbitration awards
Delivery of cargo without production of OBL: Shipowners’ remedies under LOI
Translation headsets for English to Vietnamese will be provided.
SCMA Great Debate (as part of SC Week 2024)
SCMA will be organising a debate for SC Week 2024. Will maritime disputes of the future be most efficiently resolved through contractually agreed ADR mechanisms such as arbitration or mediation? Or should ADR mechanisms be dynamically determined only after a dispute has arisen, taking into account the nature and circumstances of the dispute?
Join us for SCMA Great Debate 2024 for an exciting time as debaters spar over the concept of an Integrated Dispute Resolution (IDR) mechanism.
As in-person registrations are full, individuals can only register to attend online.
SCMA-ICS Networking Reception 2024
🚢 Exciting News! Join us on 27 June for our SCMA-ICS Networking Reception! 🥂 Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the maritime sector and expand your network.
Sign up now for an enjoyable night filled with meaningful connections. See you there! 🌟
Slots are limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis.
Ticketing
Indonesia Conference 2024
Together with Indonesian National Shiponwners’ Association and Anggraeni & Partners, SCMA has organised an inaugural Indonesia Conference 2024.
The Conference would cover the following topics:
Guided Walkthrough to Using Arbitration to Resolve Shipping & Commodities Trade Disputes
Importance of Arbitrator Selection in Maritime & Commodities Trade Disputes: Considerations in Practice
Economic and Recovery Considerations
MAN do we always have a good time when our arbitrators and members get together!
Back by popular demand, "Members' Appreciation Night" is an exclusive event dedicated to celebrating and recognising the invaluable contributions of members.
This special evening is an opportunity to express our gratitude for your ongoing support and engagement.