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
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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
Derecktor Shipyards: Summer 2020 Update
Friends, Colleagues and Clients, I hope you are all staying safe and well during these unprecedented times. I want you to know Derecktor Shipyards continues doing everything we can to keep our employees, clients and communities safe during the COVID-19 crisis. We are strictly observing social distancing, sanitizing and other guidelines as defined by the… Continue Reading
COVID-19 Announcement from Derecktor Shipyards
Derecktor Shipyards would like to take the opportunity to connect with our customers, our communities, and our colleagues about COVID-19. As COVID-19 continues to impact everyone, we are taking steps to keep everyone healthy and safe in the workplace while also minimizing the disruptions to operations where possible. We continue to run our facilities with… Continue Reading
Expansion, Experience Drives Leadership Additions at Derecktor Florida
DANIA BEACH, FL AND FORT PIERCE, FL – Following the opening of Derecktor Ft. Pierce in 2019, Derecktor is proud to announce the recent promotions of Cliff DeFreitas and Robert Mac Keen. DeFreitas, former Project Manager at Derecktor Dania, has been promoted to General Manager of Derecktor Dania. Cliff joined Derecktor in March of 2018… Continue Reading
