BLUE SEAS PRODUCTS (PTY) LTD
Seafood export and processing in Rondebosch
About BLUE SEAS PRODUCTS (PTY) LTD
Established in 2005, Blue Seas Products operates a fleet of 45 vessels across multiple seafood sectors from its Rondebosch base in Cape Town. The company specializes in Loligo squid fishing, packing and freezing operations, alongside sardine, mackerel, maasbanker and anchovy processing at the Kwik Cool facility in Port Elizabeth. As a B-BBEE Level 1 certified business employing over 780 crew members, Blue Seas uses sustainable one-by-one fishing methods and maintains cold storage plants in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth for B2B supply of chilled, fresh and ultra-fresh seafood products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What seafood products does Blue Seas Products export?
Blue Seas Products exports squid, sardines, mackerel, tuna, and anchovy from its operations based in Rondebosch, Cape Town. The company operates processing and freezing facilities for these products, including the Kwik Cool sardine and mackerel plant in Port Elizabeth, ensuring products are chilled, fresh, and ultra-fresh for commercial supply.
Is Blue Seas Products a sustainable fishing company?
Yes, Blue Seas Products practices sustainable fishing through one-by-one fishing methods to prevent by-catch, works exclusively with regulated quota-based fisheries, and complies with international standards including ICCAT, CITES, and IOTC. This approach has been central to operations since the company was established in 2005.
How many vessels does Blue Seas Products operate?
Blue Seas Products owns and contracts a fleet of 45 vessels across the squid, tuna, mackerel, sardine, and anchovy sectors. The fleet employs over 780 crew members, making it a significant employer in South Africa's fishing industry and supporting operations from the Rondebosch head office.
Is Blue Seas Products B-BBEE certified?
Yes, Blue Seas Products is B-BBEE Level 1 certified, reflecting its standing as a responsible business operator in South Africa's seafood export sector. This certification demonstrates alignment with broad-based black economic empowerment principles.
Where does Blue Seas Products have facilities besides Rondebosch?
In addition to its Rondebosch office in Cape Town, Blue Seas Products operates a cold storage plant and processing facility in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). The Port Elizabeth facility includes the Kwik Cool plant for sardine and mackerel processing, with 10 permanent staff and 19 seasonal staff supporting operations.
How long has Blue Seas Products been in business?
Blue Seas Products was established in 2005, giving the company nearly two decades of experience in seafood export and processing. Founded by Richard Kramer, a well-respected figure in the fishing industry, the company has grown to operate a substantial fleet and multiple processing facilities.
What cold storage capabilities does Blue Seas Products have in Cape Town?
Blue Seas Products operates cold storage facilities in Cape Town from its Rondebosch base, supporting the storage and preservation of chilled and fresh seafood products. These facilities are integral to the company's ability to supply commercial clients with ultra-fresh seafood exports across multiple species including squid, sardines, mackerel, tuna, and anchovy.
Does Blue Seas Products supply wholesale seafood to businesses?
Yes, Blue Seas Products provides B2B wholesale and commercial seafood supply from its Rondebosch headquarters and processing facilities. The company supplies chilled, fresh, and ultra-fresh seafood products to commercial clients, with operations supported by a fleet of 45 vessels and processing plants in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.