SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF MARITIME ARBITRATION

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About ICMA

The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration is a specialist arbitration institution which provides a neutral, cost-effective and flexible framework for maritime and international trade arbitrations that is responsive to the needs of industry users. Its global and regional members hail from all sectors of maritime, trade and arbitration communities. SCMA attracts disputants in the region by providing tailored solutions to suit the region’s interests.

The Secretariat helms the promotion and development of SCMA across the region. The Secretariat also leads educational and training symposiums to foster thought leadership and encourage pragmatic solutions for maritime and trade businesses. The Registrar provides administrative support to disputants and tribunals, when requested.

About Congress

The SCMA was originally established in November 2004 and was under management by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). Acting on industry feedback, the SCMA was reconstituted in May 2009 as a company limited by guarantee and started functioning independently.

The management of SCMA is overseen by a board of directors which is led by our Chairman, Mr Chao Hick Tin SC DUBC, a former Justice of the Court of Appeal of Singapore.