Refit Oversight: Why Yacht Projects Need Accountability | American Refit

Refit oversight is where yacht projects either hold together or start to unravel.In this episode of American Refit, host Maria Pierce Schoenheit is joined by Robert Mac Keen of MacKeen Group / MIATC and Lord Luke Hammond of Seek Standards for a direct conversation on planning, accountability, reporting, contractor selection, owner expectations, and why yacht refit projects need clearer structure before a vessel ever enters the yard.The discussion looks at what happens when scope is unclear, vendors are not aligned, pricing is not properly compared, and every stakeholder is working from a different version of the project.From 10-year surveys and contractor quality to shipyard capacity, project baselines, refit management, owner communication, and stronger standards across the American refit market, this conversation gets into the practical realities that can make or break a yard period.A quick note on the audio: there were technical issues with the original recording. The audio has been cleaned up as much as possible because the conversation itself was too valuable not to share.Featured in this episode:Maria Pierce Schoenheit Host, American Refit Owner | Director of Operations MPS 913 | Maritime Project Solutions mpsolutions913.comRobert Mac Keen MacKeen Group / MIATC mackeengroup.com miatc.orgLord Luke Hammond Seek StandardsSupported by Indiantown Marine Center, a 40-acre inland facility built for yacht service projects, with 250-ton and 100-ton travel lifts, 2,800 feet of dockage, expansive workspace, and a skilled contractor base. indiantownmarinecenterfl.comPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.🎙️ American Refit | Yachting International Radio