International Superyacht Society

Annual Member Meeting  |  October 25, 2023  | 9AM to 11AM | Coral Ridge Yacht Club

Please join us on Wednesday, October 25, for our annual member's meeting. The event will feature an update from the ISS Executive Committee and a presentation by the ISS Education Committee. 

Superyacht Refit in the United States: Trends & Challenges 

The growth and changing profile of superyacht ownership in USA has led to this conversation about refit in the region. Captains and managers are facing critical challenges when it comes to refit and repair. Increasing costs, pressures on yard availability, and difficulty in securing contractors are all contributing factors. How can the USA's refit sector develop to meet the growing demand and expectations of today’s captains and owners? Why do we see such different ways of working in Europe compared to the USA? Now, more than ever, imagining the future for refit in the region seems imperative for the healthy growth of our industry. In this interactive panel discussion, moderated by Captain Rafael Cervantes of Lady Moura, leading figures in superyacht refit industry will address the future for US and international refit yards.

Moderator
Captain Rafael Cervantes

Panelists
Alberto Perrone Da Zara, Director Sales Yacht Refit, Lürssen
Norina Edelman, CEO, International Marine Management (IMM)
Chris Wright, Senior Technical Manager, Hill Robinson
Colin Kiley, Chief Revenue Officer, Bradford Marine 

This year’s meeting will take place at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club located at 2800 Yacht Club Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. Breakfast will be provided. Parking is complimentary at the yacht club.