Polar Seafood operates its own modern and specialised fleet, designed to ensure efficient catching and high quality at every stage. These vessels account for the majority of our catch. The vessels are equipped to handle specific types of fishing and are optimised to operate under demanding Arctic conditions. At the same time, the catch is supplemented by specialities from local ice fishing and small fishing boats from local communities.
A large part of the production takes place on board, where raw materials are processed and some are frozen quickly after catching to preserve freshness and quality. Several of our factory trawlers have the capability to handle everything from catching to processing into a ready-to-eat product. Our trawlers are subject to strict hygiene and quality requirements, both from internal quality controls and legislation.
We continuously invest in fishing gear and onboard systems designed to reduce specific impacts of our fishing activities. This includes sorting grids and other technical measures intended to reduce bycatch.
Our trawlers are fitted with various systems and grids to help prevent bycatch. Since 2004, all our prawn trawlers have been equipped with a Nordmore grid to minimise bycatch of cod, Greenland halibut and other fish species. Sorting grids are also used to keep juvenile fish out in ground fishing. In addition, consideration is given to the natural behaviour of fish, seabirds and marine mammals in an effort to minimise negative impact and make fishing more precise.
We review and develop these technical measures on an ongoing basis in cooperation with fishing gear technologists and biologists. We work closely with fishing gear technologists and biologists to improve fishing practices and technical measures, with a focus on reducing bycatch and other identified impacts.
Polar Seafood is a privately owned fishing company with strong roots in Greenland, supplying Arctic seafood through its fleet and processing facilities. With more than 40 years of experience, we support reliable supply and documented traceability across the stages of the value chain we manage.