About Us
Established in 2012 as a fisheries company, Tuna Fish Maldives (TFM) mainly focuses on exporting Yellow Fin Tuna and its products, frozen/chilled/sun dried tuna, sea cucumber and grouper from the Maldives to various parts of the globe. We work with fisheries vessels accross the nation to acquire the best quality products from all over Maldives.
We ensure that all our products are of best quality and sustainably caught. Our products are processed and packed with the utmost care to meet with the high standards. Our factories are in compliance with ISO and EU standars.
At Tuna Fish Maldives we acquire, process and export all things fish (from the ocean).
Yellow Fin Tuna is among the larger tuna species, reaching weights over 180kg (400 lb). Yellow Fin Tunas get their common name from their bright yellow second dorsal fin and anal fin.
Pole and Line fishing
Pole and Line fishing was at its peak between World War I and the 1950s before it started to decline. However in Maldives and a few other countries pole and line is still carried out to catch smaller Yellow Fin Tunas.
Trolling
Trolling is a method of sustainable fishing where multiple fishing lines with baited hooks are dragged through the water by a moving vessel. This method helps target fish that are quick and follow fast moving bait. In Maldives fishermen use both live bait and handmade lures for trolling.
Freshly sourced raw products are moved to our factory located in Hulhumale for quality check and processing. Our factories are ISO Certified and EU accredited.
Quality Check
At this stage fish from dhoani (local name for fishing vessels) are weighed and checked for freshness, temperature, texture and color. Once checked fish are graded based on the quality according to ISO and EU standards.
Packing
Before packing fish are kept in ice, we use ice flakes to reduce damages to the fish before it is packed. Packing is done based on customer requirements. Our packing includes gel ice packs in which vacuum packed fish (processed to customer requirements) are placed in styrofoam boxes.
By products
On request we do provide by products of processed Yellow Fin Tuna for various usecases ranging from pet food, fertilizers etc. Byproducts include bones, skin, gills etc.
Our Services
Our product range includes fresh chilled tuna, sea cucumber and grouper.
Sea Cucumber
Our sea cucumbers are freshly acquired and cut, salted, cooked and sun dried without using any chemical products. Packed and shipped worldwide.
Yellow Fin Tuna
From tail to nose we provide all parts of Yellow Fin Tuna. Our main products include Chunks, Loins, Blocks, Mini Chunks, Steak Cut or as required.
Grouper
Sustainably wild caught our groupers are fresh and of the best qualtiy. Processed as per requirement, fresh or chilled.
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