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
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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 Wins Deal to Build Hybrid for University of Vermont
MAMARONECK, NY – Chartwell Marine, a pioneer in next generation vessel design, has announced that it has been selected by the University of Vermont (UVM) to design a market-first hybrid research vessel. The 19-meter catamaran, designed in collaboration with hybrid propulsion specialists at BAE Systems, will be capable of low-emission, low-fuel-burn operations and is set… 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
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
FORT PIERCE, FL – Derecktor is pleased to announce significant progress and key milestones achieved in the development of its new Fort Pierce shipyard. Despite a global pandemic and the slow pace of government permitting, Derecktor has been moving forward with the transformation of the one-hundred-year-old Port of Fort Pierce and aging Indian River Terminal… Continue Reading
Cornelius Appointed to Vice President of Florida Engineering Society, Region V
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 counties. For more than 100 years, FES has been furthering the public’s knowledge and understanding of the importance of engineering. The organization supports… Continue Reading
