A Timeless Champion – Derecktor’s Kawil Secures Victory at the 2025 NZ Millennium Cup More than two decades after her launch, Kawil continues to prove that a Derecktor-built yacht is built to last. The 34.14-metre sailing yacht, constructed and launched by Derecktor over 25 years ago, has once again cemented her legacy, clinching victory in… Continue Reading
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Hybrid Electric Ferries Launch: A New Chapter in Sustainable Marine Transit
Derecktor Shipyards is proud to announce the successful launches of two state-of-the-art hybrid-electric passenger ferries for the Chatham Area Transit (CAT): the Juliette Gordon Low II, launched on November 6, 2024, and the Susie King Taylor II, launched on December 4, 2024. These vessels represent the culmination of advanced engineering, sustainable practices, and a commitment… Continue Reading
Erik Derecktor Appointed to New Construction Commercial Manager
Erik Derecktor MAMARONECK, NY – Derecktor Shipyards is excited to announce Erik Derecktor’s appointment as New Construction Commercial Manager. Erik grew up in the New York yard, working alongside Derecktor’s master craftsmen and learning an appreciation for the care and effort put into each build. He brings a fresh perspective to the team, with eight… Continue Reading
Derecktor Shipyards to Build Chartwell Daughter Craft for CREST’s SOV
Rendering of the Derecktor-built Daughter Craft designed by Chartwell Marine for CREST Wind. MAMARONECK, NY – Derecktor Shipyards is proud to announce it has been selected by CREST Wind (a joint venture between U.S.-based Crowley and Denmark-based ESVAGT) to construct a Chartwell daughter craft. The catamaran will be carried by CREST’s Service Operations Vessel (SOV),… Continue Reading
Derecktor Bolster’s Sales Team, Welcomes Whitehouse as Sales Manager
A commitment to excellence in superyacht service and customer satisfaction continues to set Derecktor Shipyards apart from other refit and repair facilities. George Whitehouse FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Derecktor’s talented team of tradespeople and marine industry professionals is a core driver of this success. Working together, these dedicated people play a key role in consistently… Continue Reading
