St. Lucie County officials discussed the 2026 master plan for the Port of Fort Pierce during an informal meeting in Fort Pierce Tuesday morning, aiming to clarify confusion about the plan's scope and details. The port, home to Derecktor Shipyards where mega-yacht maintenance and repairs take place, is set to see significant changes under the proposed plan. It includes a mega-yacht marine facility to expand the repair area and a support hub for launch and rocket recovery operations, which county officials believe aligns well with the port's existing capabilities.
The plan also proposes upgrades to the boat ramps at Harbour Pointe Park and the potential addition of an event center and fishing pier at Museum Pointe Park. Residents raised concerns about the history center located in Museum Pointe Park, which some fear could be removed to accommodate the project. County officials reassured attendees that the museum would remain in Fort Pierce.
Port officials plan to present the master plan to the City of Fort Pierce and the Town of St. Lucie Village to gather feedback and share it with the board. Joshua Revord, the county's director of port, inlet and beaches, said the plan could bring significant capital dollars and work volume to the area through maintenance, repair and overhaul of large vessels used in the industry.