Derecktor Ft. Pierce’s 1,500-ton mobile boat hoist is nearing completion at Cimolai Technology in Northern Italy. The machine will soon be shipped to the Port of Fort Pierce and assembled shortly thereafter. Derecktor projects hauling operations to commence in early 2021. FORT PIERCE, FL – Derecktor is pleased to announce significant progress and key milestones… Continue Reading
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Cornelius Appointed to Vice President of Florida Engineering Society, Region V
Will Cornelius, P.E., Facilities Engineer at Derecktor Shipyards, has been appointed to vice president of The Florida Engineering Society, Region V: Treasure Coast. 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… Continue Reading
Capt. Glen Allen Joins Derecktor Ft. Pierce to Lead Sales, International Relations
Derecktor Shipyards is proud to announce the hiring of Captain Glen Allen, who will be spearheading sales and international relations at its newest shipyard, Derecktor Ft. Pierce located in Fort Pierce, FL. FORT PIERCE, FL – Derecktor Shipyards is excited to announce the hiring of Captain Glen Allen, who will be spearheading global sales for… 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
Robert Mac Keen 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… 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
Cliff Defrietas Robert Mac Keen 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… Continue Reading
Derecktor Dania Receives Florida Clean & Resilient Boatyard Accreditation
Derecktor Dania has been recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Clean Boating Partnership as a Florida Clean & Resilient Boatyard. Octavio Franco, Southeast Region Clean Boating Program Coordinator with Florida DEP, presents Greg Schneider, left, Human Resources, Safety and Environmental Compliance Manager, and James Brewer, center, Director of Business Development, with… Continue Reading
