sydney marine discussion group
a leading marine insurance education and networking group
The Sydney Marine Discussion Group is a membership base consisting of people from a wide spectrum of professions including insurers, brokers, lawyers, and surveyors with interests in the maritime industry.
upcoming events
See our events page for more information on how to purchase tickets
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Mills Oakley Offices - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Capt. Melwyn and Mehrangiz Shahbakhsh are pleased to present:
“IMO’s Autonomous Ship Code - What it meant for us”
The Sydney Marine Discussion Group invites you to an insightful presentation by Shipping Australia . It will focus on the upcoming transition within the maritime sector, driven by the draft non-mandatory Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Code scheduled for consideration at IMO in May 2026.
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More details coming soon!
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STRIKE - Darling Harbour - 17:00pm - 20:00pm
SMDG is taking over STRIKE for 3 hours of non-stop laughs, friendly rivalries, and unforgettable moments - with exclusive hire of the venue we have access to bowling, darts, karaoke and escape rooms!
It’s time to strike up some fun, whether you’re a pin-smashing pro, a dartboard sharpshooter, a karaoke superstar, or an escape room genius, this night is all about bringing your A-game.So, mark you calendars, dust off your lucky bowling shoes, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to escape the ordinary.
About
the smdg
On the 31 August 2007 following the merger of the previous New South Wales Marine Discussion Group and Sydney Marine Underwriters Coffee Group, the Sydney Marine Discussion Group (SMDG) was created.
Both industry forums are steeped in history dating back as far as 1908 when the Council of Marine Underwriters in New South Wales sought to establish market forums for marine insurance. Their respective memberships were drawn from slightly different bases but with the one common denominator of the sharing of knowledge on the often complex subject of marine insurance.
In an era of declining industry revenues and aging workforce, the committees of both groups agreed in 2007 to merge to form the one industry forum in Sydney that would seek to share technical knowledge across a broader industry spectrum than pure marine underwriters.
The Sydney Marine Discussion Group is a membership base consisting of people from a wide spectrum of professions including insurers, brokers, lawyers, and surveyors with interests in marine. It holds regular meetings with quality speakers drawn from the maritime and logistics industries with the aim of improving market knowledge and networking amongst its membership base.
Our mission is to build a community and generational knowledge.
Join our community
Annual membership options
Membership Option 1
Annual Individual
Total Price: $100
Membership Option 2
Annual Corporate Up to 5 persons
Total Price: $350
Membership Option 3
Annual Corporate 6 - 10 employees
Total Price: $500
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
Please use the link below to subscribe to our email. By signing up you will receive an email update for upcoming events, including topic, location, time and links to purchase tickets.
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All of our Memberships include free access to education seminars (including food and drinks), and discounted ticket pricing on networking events.
Please see the membership page for more benefits!
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As you will be aware the SMDG is a not for profit and the support of sponsors allows us to keep sharing the knowledge and build bigger & better events along the way!
To be part of the journey simply contact us to express your interest in sponsoring an event!
Please see our sponsorship page for further details on package benefits and advertising opportunities.
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You can reach us anytime through our email, LinkedIn or via our committee.
LinkeIn - please see the icon link at the bottom which will connect you to our page, here you can send us a private message
Email us at sydneymarinediscussiongroup@gmail.com
Our Committee - each photo on our committee page has a link to our individual LinkedIn profiles where you can connect and send us a private message
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Please use our Expression of Interest page to share your ideas for education and networking events
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Are you a Membership looking to collaborate with the SMDG on an event?
Whether it is educational or networking focussed, we encourage you to reach out to us! We are all about sharing knowledge and experiences, lets work together to build something special!
Please see the “How can I contact the committee?” for more details on how to get in touch
become Involved
Interested in working together?
Whether you are a presenter or a member with a great idea, we want to hear from you!
Fill out some info using the link below and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Alternatively, please feel free to drop us a note on LinkedIn