Expert roundtable: Three yacht refit specialists discuss their most pressing industry challenges and future business strategies

Normally driven by an ageing yacht's natural wear and tear, refit periods were once seen as a necessary interruption. However, tightening capacity amid an ever-enlarging fleet (BOATPro indicates the global superyacht fleet has grown by 38.7 per cent within the past decade alone) has forced the industry to change their approach to refits, into something more routine and structured.

So, what does the market look like now? How have shipyards responded, and what will the next generation of refit facilities and solutions look like? In this roundtable discussion, BOATPro speaks with Manuel Di Tillio, technical and sales director at Amico & Co; Gianni Paladino, commercial director at Lusben; and MB92 Group’s commercial director, Txema Rubio. These refit experts uncover the lay of the land, its most pressing challenges and opportunities, and what the industry should move towards in the future. Below are the six key themes that emerged from the discussion.