Established in Nunavut

– About QFC

Rooted in Nunavut.
Respected
Worldwide.

Qikiqtaaluk Fisheries Corporation is proudly Inuit-owned company harvesting some of the world’s most prized cold-water seafood from the pristine Arctic waters of Canada. For over four decades we have combined ancestral stewardship with modern marine excellence.

We believe that genuine sustainability begins with ownership – by the people whose lives, culture and future are inseparable from these waters.

40

Years of Heritage

27–29

Crew at Sea

– Our Fleet

Built for
Arctic Waters.

Engineered to operate where few vessels can, our fleet is the cornerstone of our harvesting power — combining safety, efficiency and respect for the sea.

MV Saputi I

COMMERCIAL MULTI SPECIES FACTORY FREEZER TRAWLER

MV Saputi I

QFC flagship vessel since 2004 harvesting Northern Colwater Shrimp and Greenland Halibut (Turbot) from the pristine arctic waters of Canada.

MV Mersey Phoenix

COMMERCIAL FACTORY FREEZER SHRIMP VESSEL

MV Mersey Phoenix

Acquired in 2025 - largest Northern Shrimp quota holder in Canada and largest offshore shrimp harvester in Atlantic Canada.

MV Saputi II

COMMERCIAL FACTORY FREEZER VESSEL - UNDER CONSTRUCTION

MV Saputi II

Next generation multi species factory freezer trawler under construction in Europe with delivery expected in fall of 2026.

RV Moses Appaqaq

NEAR COASTAL 1 RESEARCH VESSEL

RV Moses Appaqaq

Multipurpose Research Vessel operated by NMRA –primary training vessel for the Inuit employee in Training program

RV Ludy Pudluk

NEAR COASTAL 2 RESEARCH VESSEL

RV Ludy Pudluk

Shallow-draft catamaran for near-coastal research in Nunavut inshore environments, in cooperation with Memorial University.

– Our Products

From Arctic Depths
to the World’s Tables.

Two seafood species (Northern Coldwater Shrimp & Greenland Halibut), harvested at the peak of quality processed and frozen at sea – ensuring uncompromised freshness.

Sustainable
Sustainable
Export Grade
Export Grade

Pandalus Montagui & Pandalus Borealis

Arctic Shrimp

Sweet, firm, and naturally pink — harvested from the deep, cold currents of the Canada’s Arctic.

Sustainable
Sustainable
Export Grade
Export Grade

Reinhardtius hippoglossoides — Turbot

Greenland Halibut

A buttery, premium white fish prized in global culinary markets. Wild-
caught with care.

– News & Insights

Stories From the North.

– Stewardship

Protecting Today.
Preserving Tomorrow.

For Inuit, the ocean is more than a resource — it is identity, food, culture, and continuity. Our sustainability commitments reflect that responsibility.

Sustainable Harvesting

Sustainable Harvesting

Quota-based, science-led practices that protect Arctic fish stocks for the long term.

Ocean Responsibility

Ocean Responsibility

Selective gear, low-impact methods and rigorous compliance with marine protections.

Resource Protection

Resource Protection

Active stewardship of Nunavut’s marine ecosystems alongside Inuit knowledge holders.

Future Generations

Future Generations

Investing today in the people, the species and the waters of tomorrow.

– Careers

Building Careers
in the North.

Every role at QFC is an investment in Nunavut. We train, mentor and elevate Inuit talent across maritime operations, processing, and leadership — creating meaningful, lasting careers in our home territory.

  • Maritime & vessel crew opportunities
  • On-the-job training and certification
  • Pathways into leadership roles
  • Living wages, lasting impact
100%
Inuit ownership powering Northern careers

– Community & Partnerships

Stronger Communities
Through Partnership.

QFC’s success is measured not only in catch — but in classrooms, hamlets, and households across Nunavut. We grow when our people grow.

Inuit Communities
Training & Education
Local Development
Shared Growth

– Get in Touch

From Arctic Waters

to Global Markets.

Partner with a fishery rooted in heritage, driven by sustainability, and trusted across continents.