Tenders are the link between the fleet and the dock — running out to the fishing grounds, taking fish from the boats, and bringing it in to be processed. A good tender relationship is what keeps a busy season from turning into a bottleneck.

Coordination is everything

The more we know ahead of a run, the better it goes: rough timing, the volumes you’re moving, the species, and any changes as the day develops. When that flows both ways, we can stage crew and line capacity to match what’s coming in — so fish isn’t sitting and boats aren’t waiting.

Timing around the fish

Landings don’t run on a clock; they run on the fish. A tender might come in early, late, heavier, or lighter than planned. We build for that — the goal is to be ready when you arrive, whatever the day turns into, and to turn you around without wasting the quality you’ve protected on the water.

Building it across a season

The best relationships aren’t one phone call — they’re planned. Operators who talk with us before the season let us line up capacity and expectations on both sides, which means fewer surprises when the run is on. Whether you handle one delivery or run fish to us all season, we’d rather sort the plan out early.

Part of our guide for fishermen & tenders.

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