An Atlantic Canadian seafood company, built in Newfoundland
Ocean Choice International was founded in 2000 by brothers Martin and Blaine Sullivan. Today it is one of Canada's largest seafood quota holders — a fully vertically integrated harvester, processor and exporter shipping more than 100 million pounds of wild seafood a year to over 30 countries.
Vertically integrated, from quota to market
We control harvesting quota, operate offshore factory-freezer vessels and run four processing plants in Newfoundland & Labrador, supported by roughly 1,900 independent inshore harvesters. Managing the whole chain lets us guarantee traceability and consistent supply.
Our species span shellfish (snow crab, lobster, cold-water shrimp, sea scallops, whelk), groundfish (yellowtail flounder, Greenland halibut, Atlantic cod, redfish) and pelagics (capelin, mackerel), plus monkfish, pollock, squid and more.
From a base in St. John's, our sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia serve retail, foodservice and processing customers in more than 30 countries.
Two decades of growth
Brothers Martin and Blaine Sullivan found Ocean Choice International in Newfoundland & Labrador.
The Grand Bank yellowtail flounder fishery earns MSC certification — OCI holds the large majority of the certified quota.
The portfolio and certified species list expand across snow crab, shrimp, scallop, redfish and Greenland halibut.
OCI becomes the first fishing company in Canada certified by Green Marine.
The M.V. Calvert, a state-of-the-art green factory-freezer trawler, joins the offshore fleet.
Four NL processing plants, three offshore vessels and ~1,900 independent harvesters supply 100M+ lbs of seafood a year to 30+ countries.
Modern, efficient offshore vessels
Our flagship M.V. Calvert, launched in 2020 and built to a state-of-the-art design, processes and freezes groundfish at sea. Its energy-efficient electric winch systems are designed to save around 172,800 kWh a year compared with traditional hydraulics.
Alongside the Calvert, the Newfoundland Lynx harvests frozen-at-sea shrimp and turbot, and the Katsheshuk II lands frozen-at-sea groundfish — together giving us reliable, year-round offshore supply.
Three factory-freezer vessels
Our offshore vessels catch, process and freeze at sea, locking in quality within minutes of the haul.
Frozen-at-sea groundfish
Built 2020, 74 m, 760-tonne capacity, crew of 35. A modern green vessel with energy-saving electric winches. Home port Bay Roberts, NL.
FAS shrimp & turbot
Built 2004, 67.7 m, 525–690-tonne capacity, crew of 31. Harvests cold-water shrimp and Greenland halibut. Home port Harbour Grace, NL.
Frozen-at-sea groundfish
Built 1996, 59.75 m, 365–470-tonne capacity, crew of 30. Frozen-at-sea groundfish. Home port Harbour Grace, NL.
Audited to international standards
Sustainability, food-safety and quality certifications cover our fisheries, vessels and plants.
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