Broward Yachts

December, 2007 CEO South Florida, the business magazine in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm beaches, an article about Merrill-Stevens Miami River expansion and future growth of the company. Merrill-Stevens CEO Fred Kirtland was interviewed for this article written by Jennifer Leclaire.
The Miami-Dade County Commission recently approved plans for an expansion of $ 55 million Merrill Stevens Yachts Boat Yard that will facilitate re unique and repair of mega-yachts.
The court located along the Miami River is awaiting approval by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and two other government agencies. The shipyard has been on the river since 1923 and will soon pioneer for this expansion project is expected to begin in 2009. The company is still awaiting final approval for the project.
This newly expanded facility is said to bring 500 + jobs pay high shipping trade in southern Florida. The state of the art facility will be rehabilitated yachts up to 250 feet, helping South Florida remains one of the most important for the global industry.
Services like these will continue to service existing boats since there is already a strong demand for new yacht built. The overflow of those on the waiting list will have a yacht built vessels oldest shipyards restructure and have them serviced to be returned to the water, will also draw additional revenue to South Florida If the boat is chartered. Maintenance costs per year for a standard range of luxury yachts around 10-15% of the initial cost of the boat.
For public officials in collaboration with professionals in the marine industry, marine maintenance, dock master and Miami yacht services will also attract well-paying jobs to South Florida and incomes in the local economy. If Fort Lauderdale can be followed by approval of new projects impurities, the shipping industry will benefit greatly. For more information visit http://www.eyachtcharter.com,