COMMERCIAL FACTORY FREEZER SHRIMP VESSEL
MV Mersey Phoenix
Acquired in 2026 from Mersey Seafoods Limited, the Mersey Phoenix is a transformational addition to the QFC fleet, making QFC the largest Northern Shrimp quota holder in Canada.
Vessel Specifications
Vessel Type
Factory Freezer Trawler
Dimensions
70 X 17 m
On-Board Processing
Full factory freezer plant - frozen-at-sea production
Acquired
March 2026 from Mersey Seafoods Limited
LICENCE & QUOTA
- Includes a Canadian Northern Shrimp Licence with two DFO allocations
- Contributes to QFC Project North quota of approximately 6,500 tonnes of fishable shrimp annually
- Positions QFC as holder of 3.5 of 17 offshore shrimp licences in Atlantic Canada
COMMERCIAL SIGNIFICANCE
- Makes Qikiqtaaluk Corporation the largest Northern Shrimp quota holder in Canada
- Makes QFC the largest offshore shrimp harvester in Atlantic Canada
- Combined with MV Saputi, positions QFC as the largest Canadian producer of shrimp overall
- Acquisition financed with support from Export Development Canada (EDC)
COMMUNITY & EMPLOYMENT
- Projected to increase QFC annual sales by $35-40 million
- Increased revenue directly supports QC Group community programs and Inuit employment across the Qikiqtani region
- Expands Inuit crew employment opportunities in the offshore commercial fishery
