FORT PIERCE, FL – Waves of economic opportunity are on the horizon for businesses looking to support South Florida’s growing yacht industry. Marine industry-based vendors and subcontractors interested in offering products or services to clients at Derecktor Ft. Pierce are invited to attend an open house March 18 at the new megayacht facility. The event… Continue Reading
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World’s Largest Mobile Boat Hoist Arrives at Derecktor
FORT PIERCE, FL – The big wheels rolled in – by truck. After what seemed an almost endless wait during this pandemic-dominated time, the first components of Derecktor Ft. Pierce’s mammoth mobile boat hoist have begun arriving on-site. Notable among the huge erector set-like parts delivered by tractor trailer from the Port of Miami were… Continue Reading
Derecktor Ft. Pierce Breaks Ground, Officially Begins Construction
Derecktor officials broke ground at the Port on Friday, November 13 during a small ceremony where federal, state and local dignitaries brandishing golden shovels, hard hats and face masks gathered to commemorate the historic occasion. FORT PIERCE, FL – Plans to convert the century-old Port of Fort Pierce into a repair and refit facility for… 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
