Responsibility
Partnerships
ComplianceCelebrating 20 Years
Ocean Care
Having been involved in the fishing industry since 2005, we, at Blue Seas, care deeply about the longevity and sustainability of our oceans.
The wild oceans are responsible for up to 20% of the global protein supply. We understand the importance of keeping the balance between utilising the available resources sustainably and meeting our customer’s seafood demand on a global scale.
As a responsible stakeholder we follow initiatives set out by our Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries [DEFF], environmental groups, fisheries management agencies such as ICCAT, CITES, IOTC and more.
Our squid and mackerel vessels make use of sustainable fishing methods through one-by-one fishing, proactively preventing unnecessary by-catch, ensuring the maintenance of healthy ecosystems.
Partnerships
Blue Seas will continue to provide excellent service through further consolidation of its current position by strategically investing in local, BEE accredited, Southern African and international fishing opportunities.
We have established worldwide presence through strategic partnerships in order to stay abreast of marketing trends and conditions.
Healthy Lifestyle
Eating more seafood will provide you with a diet high in protein, low in saturated fat and full of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which all contribute to better heart, vascular and skin health. It is also known to boost your brain power and eyesight.
Seafood is rich in minerals and vitamins such as Vitamin A, B and D. This is essential for strong bones and the immune system.
Compliance
Blue Seas only work with regulated quota-based fisheries. Scientists determine, on an annual basis, the biomass of the various species in certain areas. Based on the biomass a Total Allowable Catch [TAC] of each species is then calculated. The TAC is usually between 10 to 25% of the biomass based on the state of the resource.
In working with fisheries management agencies, environmental groups and health authorities we ensure the quality, traceability and sustainability of our products through fishing permits, licenses, catch certificates, health certificates and origin certificates.
Vessels
We own and contract a fleet of over 48 vessels across the Loligo Squid, Tuna, Mackerel, Sardine and Anchovy sectors.
Employment Opportunities Created
Between our fleet crew and our contracted fleet crew of over 780, our cold storage plant staff of 10 (19 in season), our sardine and mackerel processing plant staff of 6 (70 in full production), our tuna and swordfish processing plant staff of 5 (20 in full production), and our Cape Town admin and marketing office staff of 12, we, in combination with our partners, have created over 900 employment opportunities.
Metric Ton Capacity
We own and operate two plants – our cold store and squid packing plant has a storage capacity of 1500 metric tons and our processing and ice making plant is capable of blast freezing 40 metric tons per day.
FISHING
We own and contract a fleet of vessels.
COLD STORAGE
We own a modern 1500 metric ton capacity cold store in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth.
PROCESSING
We own a sardine and mackerel plant and a squid packing plant in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth. We also have a fresh tuna and swordfish packing plant located in Durban.
MARKETING
Network of local and global strategic partnerships.
MARKETING
Network of local and global strategic partnerships.
PROCESSING
Network of local and global strategic partnerships.
Our Products
Social Responsibility
We believe that the oceans and its resources belong to everyone and that we are in a fortunate position to make a living from it. Therefore, it’s very important for us to give back.
We take part in several initiatives involving food-aid, upliftment, education and ocean care in order to support those communities in need.
Please see the Pauline Podbrey Foundation website to find out more about one of the initiatives that we support.