Macduff Macduff HOMEPEOPLEPROCESSSUSTAINABILITYPRODUCTSNEWS CONTACTCAREERS SELECTIONEXCELLENCEHARVESTINGDISTRIBUTIONACCREDITEDPROCESSING HARVESTING The Macduff fleet is at the heart of our business, sustainably and responsibly harvesting wild shellfish from the waters surrounding the UK. Operating 13 scallop vessels and managing partnerships with 22 vessels harvesting langoustine, crab and whelk, our aim is to encourage ‘best practise’ within the industry. As one of Europe’s leading wild-caught shellfish companies, Macduff plays an integral role in the UK fishing industry. Working closely with government agencies, we’re continually looking for ways to assist in all aspects of the harvesting and processing sector, whether financially or by offering key research findings. Currently, we provide financial support to 22 shellfish vessels, giving independent fishermen access to our complete processing line. Managing a fleet of this capacity demonstrates our commitment to investing in the future health of the entire industry. In fact, one of our vessels is specifically designed to conduct scientific research, gather data and academic research, as well as perform regular harvesting practices. We’re in a unique position to operate a truly integrated system. In addition to our fishermen and processors, our team includes engineers, planners, finance managers and research scientists. Fleet operations provide full support for all engineering, maintenance and fishing gear requirements. Our business model enables full traceability of products harvested, as well as a transparent chain of custody, two pivotal factors contributing to achieving success in today’s global market. By controlling the global supply chain from the sea to the table, we’re able to deliver benefits in safety, quality, efficiency and financial security. Everyone wins as a result. VESSEL LOCATION ASSOCIATED SPECIES DS10 Albion UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) DS8 Sylvia Bowers UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) DS1 Isla S UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) DS18 Cornelis Gert Jan UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) PD905 Honeybourne UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) DS15 Clasina UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) DS11 Vertrouwen UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) DS4 Charity & Liberty UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) BM181 Lass O Doune UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) BM500 Glen Deveron UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) E88 Lady Of Ladram UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) B462 Flowing Stream UK King Scallop (Pecten maximus) DS7 Tjeerd Jacoba UK Queen Scallop (Chlamys, aequipecten, opercularis) EUROPE’S BIGGEST, MOST ADVANCED SCALLOP FLEET The Macduff fleet is the largest of its kind in Europe, harvesting king and queen scallops from the waters surrounding the UK. Based out of Mintlaw, North East Scotland, our scallop vessels range from under 15 metres to over 40 metres in length and engage approximately 150 fishermen. Best fishing practises always remain a top priority among Macduff crews, ensuring the highest yield and quality of product is produced. We pride ourselves as being a leader within the industry and have created a gradual introduction to ‘rotational management’ in the UK, a practise we encourage other industry players to adopt. LANGOUSTINE - SCOTLAND’S MOST VALUABLE CATCH Langoustine is the most valuable shellfish landed in Scotland and over one third of total world landings occur here. Macduff harvests langoustine through a method known as ‘otter trawl’, using smaller boats operating inshore and larger boats in mixed fisheries offshore. A small volume of langoustine, predominantly off of the West Coast of Scotland, is caught by creel. BROWN AND VELVET CRAB Macduff harvests two species of crab – brown and velvet, both of which are abundant in the waters surrounding the UK. Most crab is caught in creels or pots, which are essentially traps baited with fish/shellfish. Offshore boats can often haul more than 700 creels per day, whereas inshore boats tend to haul between 100 and 400. THE SUSTAINABLE EXOTIC – WHELK Whelks are predominantly caught throughout the inshore waters around the UK by small vessels known as day boats typically fishing one day at a time. They are harvested using pots, varying in design, which allow the whelk to easily crawl in to obtain the bait. SELECTION EXCELLENCE HARVESTING DISTRIBUTION ACCREDITED PROCESSING WE SUPPLY TO OVER 14 COUNTRIES Find out more > Share this page If you are interested in purchasing wild shellfish from us: Call +44 (0)1771 624000 sales@macduffshellfish.co.uk Macduff Macduff Shellfish (Scotland) Ltd Station Road, Mintlaw AB42 5EE T +44 (0)1771 624000 F +44 (0)1771 624111 CONNECT WITH MACDUFF... Twitter Pinterest Facebook A wholly owned subsidiary of HOME ACCREDITATIONS LEGAL SITEMAP Designed by Art Department