ABOUT
WILD CAUGHT
SEAFOOD
Oceana Wild Caught Seafood serves as a foundational pillar managing the sustainable harvesting, processing & marketing of Hake, Horse Mackerel, Squid, and Lobster. We operate through a series of strategic joint ventures with quota holders and partners within South Africa & Namibia. Our focus is on maximising the value & sustainability of each stakeholder. An additional quota is contracted to optimise vessel capacity and efficiency.
17
VESSELS
1
LANDBASED FACILITY
945
EMPLOYEES
ABOUT
WILD CAUGHT
SEAFOOD
Oceana Wild Caught Seafood manages the sustainable harvesting, processing and marketing of Hake, Horse Mackerel, Squid, and Lobster. We operate through a series of strategic joint ventures with quota holders and partners within South Africa and Namibia. Our focus is on maximising the value and sustainability of each stakeholder. Additional quota is contracted to optimise vessel capacity and efficiency.
17
VESSELS
1
LANDBASED FACILITY
945
EMPLOYEES
Regulatory Compliance
& Advocacy
We’re committed to sustainability through both local compliance and global advocacy. Locally, we work with regulatory bodies like DFFE, NRCS, and SAMSA, and are members of RFA, FISHSA, SADSTIA, SCRL, & the WCRL Association. Globally, we are an MSC-certified fishery and engage with international forums like the Groundfish Forum & Harvest Council to promote responsible fishing worldwide.
Fleet Management
& Development
Our fleet, equipped with cutting-edge on-the-water-freezer-factory vessels, ensures the highest quality of seafood by minimising the time from catch to freeze. We are committed to continual investments in our fleet and technology, alongside significant focus on developing our team's skills to equip them for future operational needs and advancements.
Regulatory Compliance
& Advocacy
We’re committed to sustainability through both local compliance and global advocacy. Locally, we work with regulatory bodies like DFFE, NRCS, and SAMSA, and are members of RFA, FishSA, SADSTIA, SCRL, and the WCRL Association. Globally, we are an MSC-certified fishery and are members of international forums like the Groundfish Forum and Harvest Council to promote responsible fishing worldwide.
Fleet Management
& Development
Our fleet, equipped with on-the-water-freezer-factory vessels, ensures the highest quality of seafood by minimising the time from catch to freeze. We are committed to continual investments in our fleet and technology, alongside significant focus on developing our team's skills to equip them for future operational needs and advancements.
COMMITTED TO
SUSTAINABLE FISHING
SUSTAINABLE QUOTAS & STOCK MANAGEMENT
We adhere to national and international fishing regulations and actively participate in organisational bodies like MSC to support long-term stock health.
BYCATCH REDUCTION & SELECTIVE FISHING
We implement measures to reduce bycatch, protect non-target species, and monitor catches in real time to improve fishing precision.
ONBOARD PROCESSING & FREEZING
We begin processing catch immediately onboard before freezing it within hours to maintain food safety, quality, and freshness.
FLEET MODERNISATION & EFFICIENCY
We invest in our vessels and upgrade technology to improve catch tracking, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
TRACEABILITY & COMPLIANCE
We ensure full traceability from catch to market and comply with strict regulatory requirements for legal and ethical sourcing.
BODIES
& ASSOCIATIONS
SPECIES BREAKDOWN
BODIES
& ASSOCIATIONS
SOUTH COAST ROCK LOBSTER
21mt Per Year (TAC 411mt)
1 Joint Venture
1 Vessel
Frozen & tailed
USA
WEST COAST ROCK LOBSTER
37mt Per Year (TAC 505mt)
1 Joint Venture
5 Vessels
Live & frozen
Hong Kong, Japan
HAKE
Deep Sea:
14 000mt per year (TAC 126 800mt)
Inshore:
364mt per year (TAC 9342mt)
3 Joint Ventures
4 Vessels
Headed & gutted, frozen
Europe, UK, Australia, Namibia, South Africa
HORSE MACKEREL
South Africa:
6000mt per year (TAC 27 600mt)
Namibia:
8000mt per year (TAC 206 000mt)
4 Joint Ventures
3 Vessels
Frozen whole
Central, Southern, & Western Africa
SQUID
167 permits of 2443 (TAE)
1 Joint Venture
9 Vessels
Frozen whole
Europe, UK
WEST COAST ROCK LOBSTER
37mt Per Year (TAC 505mt)
1 Joint Venture
5 Vessels
Live & frozen
Hong Kong, Japan
SOUTH COAST ROCK LOBSTER
21mt Per Year (TAC 411mt)
1 Joint Venture
0 Vessels
Live & tailed
USA
HAKE
Deep Sea:
14 000mt per year (TAC 126 800mt)
Inshore:
364mt per year (TAC 9342mt)
3 Joint Ventures
4 Vessels
Headed & gutted, frozen
Europe, UK, Australia, Namibia, South Africa
