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
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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
Capt. Glen Allen Joins Derecktor Ft. Pierce to Lead Sales, International Relations
FORT PIERCE, FL – Derecktor Shipyards is excited to announce the hiring of Captain Glen Allen, who will be spearheading global sales for its newest shipyard, Derecktor Ft. Pierce, located in the eponymous Florida city. “Glen’s broad experience as a yacht captain, sailor and leading voice in the international superyacht community make him the ideal… Continue Reading
A Note From Paul Derecktor: Working Hard to Bring Global Megayacht Fleet to Port of Fort Pierce
To the people of St. Lucie County: As President of Derecktor Shipyards, I thought it would be a good time to update you with some facts about our project to turn part of the Port of Fort Pierce into a state-of-the-art shipyard and a destination for the world megayacht fleet. Amid all the concerning news… Continue Reading
Mac Keen Joins Marine Industries Association of Treasure Coast Board of Directors
Derecktor Ft. Pierce is proud to announce Robert Mac Keen’s appointment to the Marine Industry Association of the Treasure Coast’s Board of Directors. Mac Keen, Yard Manager at Derecktor Ft. Pierce, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the largest mobile boat hoist in the world. With a lifting capacity of 1,500 tons, the custom… Continue Reading
