
Erik Derecktor
new construction commercial manager,
Derecktor Shipyard
Erik is a US Naval Academy graduate and former officer in the Navy’s submarine program, where he gained advanced expertise in marine engineering, systems integration and high-reliability operations. He leads new construction for Derecktor, a third-generation, family-owned company at the forefront of sustainable vessel innovation. Erik has overseen the design and delivery of hybrid-electric ferries and commercial vessels, partnering with industry leaders like Freudenberg E-Power and Marine Jet Power to bring next-generation propulsion technologies to life. His unique blend of military precision and commercial shipbuilding insight positions him as a dynamic leader in the future of marine electrification.
Sessions
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21-Aug-2025Theater OneDecade of innovation: what we’ve learned building six hybrid-electric Subchapter T ferries