Yacht Refit in America: Planning, Costs & Confidence | American Refit

A new series begins on Yachting International Radio.

In the first episode of American Refit, host Maria Pierce Schoenheit, Owner | Director of Operations at MPS 913 | Maritime Project Solutions, leads a direct conversation on the real state of yacht refit in America and what the industry needs to do to rebuild confidence, improve predictability, and deliver stronger outcomes for owners, captains, managers, shipyards, and service providers.

Maria is joined by Colin Lord, Michelle Terorotua, and Robert Mac Keen for a practical discussion on U.S. yacht refit, project planning, procurement, customs, logistics, bonded warehouses, foreign trade zones, owner expectations, yard period oversight, and the importance of honest communication before a vessel enters the shipyard.

This episode explores why confidence in the American refit market depends on early planning, accurate scope, realistic timelines, coordinated procurement, experienced shore-side support, and a willingness to align the people responsible for getting the project done properly.

Featured in this episode:

Maria Pierce Schoenheit
Host, American Refit
Owner | Director of Operations
MPS 913 | Maritime Project Solutions
🌐 mpsolutions913.com

Colin Lord
Independent Refit Manager
MPS 913 | Maritime Project Solutions
🌐 mpsolutions913.com

Michelle Terorotua
Compass Logistics & Marine LLC
🌐 compasslogisticsmarine.com

Robert Mac Keen
MACKEEN GROUP LLC
Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast
🌐 mackeengroup.com
🌐 miatc.org

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