Company

Blue Seas Products (Pty) Ltd, a B-BBEE level 3 company, was established in 2005 by owner principal Richard Kramer, who is well known and respected, having been in the South African fishing industry since 1974.

Our Journey:

Surrounded by a dedicated and highly engaged team, BSP has emerged as a symbol of self-standing independence in the seafood industry. Our journey has been marked by resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in the power of transferring skills and knowledge from one generation to the next, and as we continue to evolve, a dynamic and experienced team now leads BSP. Our principal office is located in Cape Town, South Africa, and we maintain a representative office in Sasayama, Japan.

Our Facilities:

BSP ensures the highest quality of seafood products by utilising our modern 1500 metric ton capacity cold store and squid packing plant, as well as our sardine and mackerel processing and value-adding factory in Gqeberha, and our tuna and swordfish processing plant in Durban. The cold chain is strictly maintained every step of the way, from catch to processing, distribution, and consumption, adhering to HACCP standards, we guarantee efficient handling, freezing, and storage.

Our Fleet:

To secure the precise harvesting of targeted species, the BSP group has shareholding in fishing vessel companies including 5 squid vessels, 1 sardine vessel, 1 mackerel & linefish vessel, 1 anchovy vessel and 1 tuna pole-line vessel. These vessels play a pivotal role in catching our quotas of squid, small pelagics, large pelagics and tuna by pole-line. In total, BSP group owns and is supplied by a fleet of over 48 fishing vessels.

Our Reach:

BSP exports products worldwide, mainly Europe, USA, Southern Africa, but also Japan and Latin America. We are committed to providing cost-effective and affordable seafood products to the local market. Additionally, we supply bait to independent tuna, hake, and snoek fishing operators. BSP has access to EU-approved freezing and cold storage facilities at prominent ports in South Africa and Namibia, ensuring the integrity of our products during transit.

Our Commitment:

All our operations are fully licensed. Our South African albacore tuna pole vessels are Dolphin Safe, Earth Island Institute compliant and Marine Stewardship Council certified. Our various facilities are NRCS, EU, PPECB, HACCP and FDA approved. Blue Seas Products, Cold Store EU Reg # CG. Kwik Cool fish packing and freezing plant EU Reg # EJ.

Our Mission

At BSP, our mission is to serve local, international, and independent fishermen, as well as emerging and empowered Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), while catching, processing, and delivering the freshest, responsibly sourced seafood possible, with a focused commitment on sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Our Vision

BSP envisions a future where it excels in providing exceptional services by strengthening its current position through strategic investments in local, BEE-accredited, Southern African, and international fishing industries.

Our Business Affirmations

I SHOW UP

Excellence & Agility

I Will…

Strive for excellence in everything I do
Embrace change and be be flexible in my approach
Be proactive and decisive
Do it right the first time, even if no one is watching
Be optimistic
Take accountability and own my tasks
Own my mistakes, learn from them and strive to do better
Ensure that everything I deliver meets our quality control procedures/ standards.
Follow our procedures

Respect & Integrity

I Will…

Treat others how I would like to be treated
Greet others with a smile and acknowledgement
Show care and empathy
Be open, fair and transparent
Be direct and honest in my communication
Focus not only on what I say, but also how I say it
Say what I mean and mean what I say
Take an interest in getting to know our business
Treat all people with care and kindness
I will show urgency with all my actions

Innovative

I Will…

Look for solutions rather than obstacles
Listen to ideas and not shut people down
Be confident and have the freedom to share ideas
Look for improvement opportunities in everything I do
Be flexible, adapt and willing to learn new skills
Have a growth mindset and be an agent for continuous improvement

Collaboration

I Will…

Listen to understand
Support and help my team to achieve our Business goals
Commit to our one goal, one team (Team is bigger than the individual)
Foster cross-functional effectiveness
Share information
Fully understand my role and contribute with a can-do attitude
Build Strategic Networks and forge anchor relationships
Share and Build knowledge around our business

Service

I Will

Always be polite and professional
Be on time
Focus on what matters to the customer
Strive to delight and exceed all stakeholders’ expectations at every touchpoint
Understand our common goals
Be Willing to support
Understand our product categories, processes and systems and be competent in them Actively seek news clients and suppliers