The majestic 142-foot Troy-built explorer yacht The Big Blue (ex Imbros) was one of the last vessels hauled onto the Derecktor yard‘s marine elevator back on June 4th, 2012. She was bought by her owners in preparation for a circumnavigation and Derecktor was contracted to complete a range of the system changes necessary for such an ambitious undertaking. Since then the crew, the shipyard as well as a highly trained group of sub-contractors have been hard at work, realising the owner’s vision.

Re-launch of The Big Blue Yacht at Derecktor Florida yard in June 2013

In addition to the completion of works un-finished by the builder and many upgrades to the interior and existing systems, the yard has added a helicopter landing pad and the Big Blue yacht’s hull has been re-painted with a beautiful satin-finish blue.

The Big Blue yacht project has shown the value of close collaboration between the owner’s design team, crew, shipyard and sub-contractors to achieve an outcome that is in the best interests of the vessel and the owner. When work is completed superyacht The Big Blue will be a purposeful and attractive vessel, perfect for the use for which she is intended while still representing a good investment.

“Derecktor Florida is proud to be involved in this exciting project and we will be following the vessel’s travels with great interest” said Galloway Selby, the yard’s project manager.