DANIA, FL – Derecktor Shipyards is pleased to announce that Richard Steady will be joining the iconic 74-year-old yard as Chief Operating Officer. “We are fortunate to have such a highly regarded and qualified maritime industry executive join our company,” said Paul Derecktor, President of Derecktor Shipyards. “As we open our new yard in Fort… Continue Reading
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Derik Wagner Takes Helm of Derecktor Florida Sales Team
Derik Wagner recently joined the Derecktor Shipyards team as Director of Sales. Wagner will lead the Derecktor Florida sales team from Derecktor’s legendary Dania Beach superyacht facility as the company prepares to bring its new Fort Pierce location online this summer. Meet the Derecktor Florida sales team (from left): Doug Morrison, Glen Allen, Justin Beard… Continue Reading
Master Coppersmith Retires After 30 Years at Derecktor
Stewart Stafford, who spent 30 years producing superior results for Derecktor as a valuable member of the Plumbing Department in Dania Beach, has retired from the company. DANIA BEACH, FL – It takes thousands of hours to master a trade, but decades to perfect it. Such is the case for Stewart Stafford who has spent… Continue Reading
Derecktor Supports Workforce Development Through Hands-On Training
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
