Click on the trawlers below to discover more about where and how our key suppliers fish. Because we stock such a range of vessels and brands we cannot list them all, however please call our sales today for up to date information about which brands we have available.
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Ramoen
The Ramoen vessel is a long-standing supplier to Smales, producing prime fillets from the North Atlantic, Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea that are processed and frozen within 6 hours of being caught to seal-in their freshness.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock, Saithe
Gradings: 3-5oz, 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skin On, Skinless and Skinless Boneless production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg
Geir
The Geir and the recently launched Geir II vessels produce premium quality line-caught fillets from the North Atlantic. A series of hooks are sent out on fishing lines so each fish is caught individually and arrives to you in the best possible condition.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 3-5oz, 5-8oz, 6-8oz (Haddock only), 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skin On and Skinless production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg
ThorFishing in the Icelandic Sea and close surrounding waters, the Thor vessel is well known for it's superb Frozen At Sea production.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock, Saithe
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 9kg
MalmeyPart of the 'Fisk Seafood' branded fleet, the Malmey produces highest quality Frozen At Sea fillets caught in the North Atlantic and Iceland Sea and is a firm favourite with Fish Fryers throughout the UK.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production) 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12-16oz, (Skinless Boneless Tight Graded production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 9kg
ThorbjornFishing in the Icelandic Sea and close surrounding waters, the Thorbjorn vessel carries on the tradition of Icelandic vessels producing some of the best Frozen At Sea fillets available.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock, Saithe
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production) 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12-16oz, (Skinless Boneless Tight Graded production)
Icefresh Brand (Multiple vessels)The Icefresh fleet of 3 vessels are fishing in the Icelandic Sea and North Atlantic, producing prime fillets that are processed and frozen on board the vessel - within hours of being brought out of the water.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production) 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12-16oz, (Skinless Boneless Tight Graded production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 9kg
ArnarPart of the 'Fisk Seafood' branded fleet, the Arnar produces highest quality Frozen At Sea fillets caught in the North Atlantic and Iceland Sea.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production) 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12-16oz, (Skinless Boneless Tight Graded production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 9kg
Baldvin NjalssonFishing in the Icelandic Sea and close surrounding waters, the Baldvin vessel is part of the Nesfiskur group of vessels and is a producer of some of the best quality, consistent Frozen At Sea fillets.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 9kg
Polar Princess
Fishing in the deep, unpolluted waters of the Arctic Ocean the Polar Princess is able to haul on board, process, grade then freeze the catch within a 4-6 hour time-frame which ensures it's fillets are always at their absolute freshest and of the highest standard and eating quality.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 3-5oz, 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skin On and Skinless production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg
Gadus
The newest vessel to the JFK Seafood fleet, the Gadus is already developing a reputation for producing fine quality fillets. With all it's Barents Sea fish being caught, processed and frozen within 4 hours, steps are taken at every juncture of the fishing process to ensure that JFK’s frozen-at-sea products are as fresh as possible.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 3-5oz, 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skin On and Skinless production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg
VesturvonCatching in the Barents Sea, the Vesturvon is a stalwart of the Faroese fishing fleet. Producing consistent, high quality Frozen At Sea fillets is standard for the Vesturvon - making it a popular choice with fish fryers all over the UK.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 3-5oz, 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skin On and Skinless production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg
Kapitan Gromtsev
Part of the Ocean Trawlers fleet of vessels, the Kapitan Gromtsev fishes in the North Atlantic & Barents Sea. The Ocean Trawlers brand is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand Frozen At Sea brands in the UK market, and their ongoing investment in their resources ensures continuity of supply and consistency of specification for their fillet production.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skin On, Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production) 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12-16oz, (Skinless Boneless Tight Graded production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg (Standard Pin Bone In production) and 3 x 6.35kg (all tight-graded production)
Kapitan Durachenko
Part of the Ocean Trawlers fleet of vessels, the Kapitan Durachenko fishes in the North Atlantic & Barents Sea. The Ocean Trawlers brand is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand Frozen At Sea brands in the UK market, and their ongoing investment in their resources ensures continuity of supply and consistency of specification for their fillet production.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skin On, Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production) 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12-16oz, (Skinless Boneless Tight Graded production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg (Standard Pin Bone In production) and 3 x 6.35kg (all tight-graded production)
Nordkap
Part of the Ocean Trawlers fleet of vessels, the Nordkap fishes in the North Atlantic & Barents Sea. The Ocean Trawlers brand is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand Frozen At Sea brands in the UK market, and their ongoing investment in their resources ensures continuity of supply and consistency of specification for their fillet production.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skin On, Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production) 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12-16oz, (Skinless Boneless Tight Graded production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg (Standard Pin Bone In production) and 3 x 6.35kg (all tight-graded production)
Bukhta Naezdnik
Part of the Ocean Trawlers fleet of vessels, the Bukhta Naezdnik fishes in the North Atlantic & Barents Sea. The Ocean Trawlers brand is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand Frozen At Sea brands in the UK market, and their ongoing investment in their resources ensures continuity of supply and consistency of specification for their fillet production.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skin On, Skinless and Skinless/Boneless production) 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12-16oz, (Skinless Boneless Tight Graded production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg (Standard Pin Bone In production) and 3 x 6.35kg (all tight-graded production)
PescafriaFishing in the Norwegian & Barents sea, the Pescafria has forged a strong reputation for the quality of Frozen At Sea fillets it produces and is building a loyal customer base amongst the UK Fish & Chip sector.
Species Stocked: Cod
Gradings: 5-7oz, 7-9oz, 9-11oz, 11-16oz, 16-32oz (Skin On and Skinless Production)
Traditional Pack Size: 3 x 6.81kg
Kleifaberg
Fishing in the Icelandic Sea and close surrounding waters, the Kleifaberg vessel is owned by Brim Seafoods. With over 50 years of skilled catching and processing experience, Brim Seafoods are regarded as one of the best fishing companies in Iceland.
Species Stocked: Cod, Haddock
Gradings: 5-8oz, 8-16oz, 16-32oz, 32oz+ (Skinless and Skinless/Boneless
production) ; 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12-16oz, (Skinless Boneless
Tight Graded production)
Traditional Pack Sizes: 2 x 9kg; 3 x 9kg
Note: the map above is only a general indication of where our quota holders are fishing - more accurate fishing information is available on request. Brands are subject to availability.
