Big things on the way for Florida’s newest and most capable megayacht facility. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – After a year and a half of waiting – and working – Derecktor Ft. Pierce (DFP) is open for business. And, what better place to make the announcement than during the 60th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat… Continue Reading
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Derecktor Ft. Pierce Wins Top Honors at TCYSF River Raft Regatta
FORT PIERCE, FL. – Ursula and King Triton set aside their differences and joined forces during the 3rd Annual River Raft Regatta in Fort Pierce on August 1. The unlikely, yet powerful duo, played by Derecktor Ft. Pierce’s Tiffany Graves and Justin Beard, respectively, paddled their way to a first-place finish in the Kayak Division… Continue Reading
Derecktor Dania Extends Lift Piers, Increases Lifting Capacity to 220 LOA
DANIA BEACH, FL. – Derecktor Dania has contracted with Shoreline Foundation Inc. to lengthen the piers utilized by the shipyard’s 900-ton Cimolai mobile boat hoist by 15 feet. The project, engineered by Cummins Cederberg in Miami, will allow the shipyard to fully utilize the lifting capacity of the existing hoist and permit vessels up to… Continue Reading
Derecktor Ft. Pierce Spruces Up Spoil Islands, Stretch of Highway
FT. PIERCE, FL. – Derecktor Ft. Pierce put trash in its place July 27 as part of the 12th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup. A group of nine volunteers from DFP did their part to thoroughly clean two of Fort Pierce’s more popular spoil islands and a stretch of highway along North Causeway Drive near… Continue Reading
Derecktor Launches Third Hybrid Catamaran, First Built for Cargo
The Captain Ben Moore entered the water with a quiet splash, a fitting launch for a vessel conceived and built to run silently on clean, efficient hybrid power. The third in a series of 65-foot aluminum catamarans built by Derecktor and powered by BAE Systems hybrid technology, the vessel was built for Harbor Harvest, a… Continue Reading
It’s A New World For Megayachts: Derecktor Shipyards And St. Lucie County Sign Historic Agreement For Development Of Repair And Refit Facility At The Port Of Ft. Pierce, Florida
FT. PIERCE, FL. – On Tuesday morning, the future for Ft. Pierce and St. Lucie County got even brighter. With a few signatures and handshakes all around, a new era at the Port of Ft. Pierce was ushered in. After a nearly year-long process, the County and Derecktor Shipyards signed a long-term agreement for the… Continue Reading
Derecktor Chosen as Developer and Operator for Fort Pierce Megayacht Shipyard
Nov. 16, 2018, Fort Pierce FL – It’s Derecktor. That was the unanimous verdict of the St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday night. After an extensive competition including RFQ (Request for Qualifications) submissions, two bidder interview sessions and numerous public meetings, Derecktor Shipyards has been selected to create and operate the first purpose-built… Continue Reading
Derecktor hopes to be selected to create Fort Pierce Megayacht Yard
Thank you for your support for Derecktor at the public meeting on October 2nd. A private meeting will be held with the St. Lucie County Board of Commissioners on October 30th, and soon after another public meeting will be held. The date for the public meeting is TBD – stay tuned! September 28, Fort… Continue Reading
Derecktor’s Third Hybrid Vessel Awarded Marine Highway Designation
For Immediate Release Mamaroneck, NY Harbor Harvest, the third vessel in the Derecktor hybrid series, was awarded a Marine Highway designation on Friday, July 27th, 2018. The ceremony was held at Derecktor Shipyards, and the designation was presented by Maritime Administrator Admiral Mark Buzby. Buzby spoke on the importance of this occasion; Harbor Harvest being… Continue Reading
