Erena Fridman operates a lathe in the mechanic shop at Derecktor Dania. She recently joined Derecktor and is currently enrolled in the MIASF Yacht Service Technician Apprenticeship program. DANIA BEACH, FL – The marine industry might be Florida’s best kept secret when it comes to a career. While South Florida is home to the largest… Continue Reading
Why we are not at the Fort Lauderdale Show
We look forward to it every year. Count on it to see clients, colleagues and friends. And consider it to be our “home” show. So why is Derecktor absent from FLIBS this year? Because there is one thing we care more about than our clients’ boats and our business: The health of our employees, customers,… Continue Reading
Derecktor Ft. Pierce Receives Army Corps Approval, Clearing Significant Hurdle
FORT PIERCE, FL – Plans to convert the nearly 100-year-old Port of Fort Pierce into a full-service repair and refit facility for the global fleet of megayachts are moving ahead at full speed. After 11 months of review, the engineering and plans for Derecktor Ft. Pierce’s new haul-out basin have been officially approved by the… Continue Reading
Derecktor’s Investment in Revitalization of Port of Fort Pierce for Megayacht Shipyard Yielding Results
Derecktor Ft. Pierce’s 1,500-ton mobile boat hoist is nearing completion at Cimolai Technology in Northern Italy. The machine will soon be shipped to the Port of Fort Pierce and assembled shortly thereafter. Derecktor projects hauling operations to commence in early 2021. FORT PIERCE, FL – Derecktor is pleased to announce significant progress and key milestones… Continue Reading
Cornelius Appointed to Vice President of Florida Engineering Society, Region V
Will Cornelius, P.E., Facilities Engineer at Derecktor Shipyards, has been appointed to vice president of The Florida Engineering Society, Region V: Treasure Coast. FORT PIERCE, FL – The Florida Engineering Society has appointed Will Cornelius, P.E., to serve as Vice President of Region V: Treasure Coast, encompassing Highlands, Martin, Palm Beach, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie… Continue Reading
Capt. Glen Allen Joins Derecktor Ft. Pierce to Lead Sales, International Relations
Derecktor Shipyards is proud to announce the hiring of Captain Glen Allen, who will be spearheading sales and international relations at its newest shipyard, Derecktor Ft. Pierce located in Fort Pierce, FL. FORT PIERCE, FL – Derecktor Shipyards is excited to announce the hiring of Captain Glen Allen, who will be spearheading global sales for… Continue Reading
A Note From Paul Derecktor: Working Hard to Bring Global Megayacht Fleet to Port of Fort Pierce
To the people of St. Lucie County: As President of Derecktor Shipyards, I thought it would be a good time to update you with some facts about our project to turn part of the Port of Fort Pierce into a state-of-the-art shipyard and a destination for the world megayacht fleet. Amid all the concerning news… Continue Reading