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
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Derecktor Ft. Pierce to Host Marine Industry Open House
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
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
