Our Fleet

The strength of Iblea Pesca Soc. Coop.’s direct supply chain

The Iblea Pesca Soc. Coop. fishing fleet is at the heart of the cooperative's operations and the starting point of a fully controlled supply chain. With a team of maritime professionals and modern vessels operating throughout the Mediterranean, the company can oversee the catch from the moment it is landed, ensuring high quality standards and complete product traceability. This approach allows us to add value at every stage of processing and offer fresh fish and seafood products that retain all the qualities of the sea. Over more than thirty years in business, Iblea Pesca has continually invested in growing its operations, developing an efficient fleet equipped with modern technology and supported by highly qualified staff. Our aim is to ensure a reliable supply, comply with regulations and manage fishery resources sustainably—all essential to providing quality products every day to private customers, restaurants and food industry professionals.

MP Vincenzo Ruta CA626

Port of Registration: Cagliari  EU Number: ITA000024930 Fishing Type: Deep-sea fishing Products: Crustaceans, Molluscs, Cut Fish

MP Anastasia Ruta MV401

Port of Registration: Mazara del Vallo EU Number: ITA000024648 Fishing Type: Deep-sea fishing Products: Crustaceans

MP Eleonora Ruta CA624

Port of Registration: Cagliari EU Number: ITA000025003 Fishing Method: Deep-Sea Fishing Products: Crustaceans

MP Fabiola PO564

Port of Registration: Pozzallo EU Number: ITA000010969 Fishing Type: Inshore fishing Products: Oily fish, fish for filleting, molluscs, white shrimp

MP Andrea Primo PO690

Port of Registration: Pozzallo EU Number: ITA000025440 Fishing Type: Inshore Fishing Products: Bluefish, Fish for Filleting, Molluscs, White Shrimp

MP Leone 3PE754

Port of Registration: Pozzallo EU Number: ITA000026788 Fishing Method: Inshore Fishing Products: Blue Fish, Fish for Filleting, Molluscs

MP Emma 01CT729

Port of Registration: Catania EU Number: ITA000025304 Type of Fishing: Inshore Fishing Products: Tuna, Swordfish, Blue Fish

MP Romanella PO704

Port of Registration: Pozzallo EU Number: ITA000010684 Fishing Method: Local Fishing Products: Blue Fish, Fish for Cutting, Molluscs, White Shrimp

MP Lady Miriam PO688

Port of Registration: Pozzallo EU Number: ITA000028081 Fishing Method: Inshore Fishing Products: Blue Fish, Fish for Filleting, Molluscs, White Prawn

MP Aldo Padre 03SR01081

Port of Registration: Portopalo di Capo Passero EU Number: ITA000017930 Type of Fishing: Inshore Fishing Products: Blue Fish, Fish for Filleting, Molluscs, Crustaceans

MP Ghibli 03SR1022

Name: MP Ghibli 03SR1022 Port of Registration: Portopalo di Capo Passero EU Number: ITA000025062 Fishing Type: Inshore Fishing Products: Bluefish, Fish for Filleting, Molluscs, Crustaceans

MP Red Fish CT263

Port of Registration: Catania  EU Number: ITA000027163 Type of Fishing: Deep-Sea Fishing Products: Tuna, Swordfish, Blue Fish

MP Esmeralda 01CT761

Port of Registration: Riposto EU Number: ITA000026829 Type of Fishing: Inshore Fishing Products: Tuna, Swordfish, Blue Fish

MP Joseph MFA7963

Port of Registration: Malta EU Number: FRA000623068 Fishing Method: Deep-Sea Fishing Products: Swordfish

A fleet operating throughout the Mediterranean

The Iblea Pesca fishing fleet operates daily in the main fishing grounds of the Mediterranean, following the seasons of different species and respecting the fishing periods set out in current regulations. This constant presence at sea allows the cooperative to source its catch directly, shortening the time between catching and processing while maintaining high quality standards.

Each boat is crewed by experienced professionals with an in-depth knowledge of the sea and the most suitable fishing techniques for each species. Their expertise, combined with modern onboard equipment, enables efficient operations that make the most of the Mediterranean’s fish stocks while ensuring responsible resource management.

Having our own fleet is an important competitive advantage, as it allows the cooperative to plan fishing activities, monitor the quality of the catch directly, and ensure a shorter, more closely controlled supply chain.

Modern technology to preserve the quality of the catch

The cooperative’s boats are equipped with modern technology to preserve the catch. A key feature is the onboard freezing system, which rapidly preserves the fish’s qualities immediately after it is caught.

This technology helps preserve the product’s flavor, texture and nutritional properties while minimizing storage time. Once back at the processing facilities, the catch is taken to Iblea Pesca’s EU-approved facility for selection, processing, packaging and distribution.

By integrating fishing, onboard technology and specialist processing, we can offer seafood for fresh fish sales, frozen products and prepared specialties, all while maintaining high quality standards.

From catch to distribution: a fully controlled supply chain

One of the key strengths of our Fishing Fleet is its ability to manage every stage of the supply chain in-house. The catch from the company’s vessels is processed directly by the cooperative, which oversees every step, from initial selection through to final distribution.

This organization ensures full product traceability, compliance with the cold chain and adherence to European food safety regulations. Our EU-approved facility is the operational hub where quality checks are carried out continuously, ensuring every product meets the high standards required by the industry.

Thanks to efficient logistics, Iblea Pesca distributes its products throughout Sicily, across the rest of Italy and to countries in the European Union, preserving the quality of the catch at every stage of transport.

Experience, professionalism and respect for the sea

Behind every trip out to sea is the work of men and women who bring their skills, experience and passion to work every day. The cooperative's crews are a wealth of knowledge built up over time, essential to responsible fishing and making the most of the Mediterranean's resources.

Iblea Pesca’s fishing fleet is more than just a group of boats: it is the starting point of a journey that brings fish directly from the sea to consumers’ tables through a short, organized and transparent supply chain. This model allows the cooperative to maintain direct control over product quality, offering fresh fish, frozen products and deli specialties made from carefully selected ingredients every day.

Iblea Pesca’s ongoing commitment to innovation, food safety and catch quality reflects our determination to invest in our business and promote the Mediterranean Sea, providing customers with reliable products and a professionally managed supply chain at every stage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Iblea Pesca catch its fresh fish directly?

    Yes. Iblea Pesca Soc. Coop. has its own fleet of fishing boats, which operate at sea to ensure a steady supply of fresh fish. This enables the cooperative to manage the supply chain directly, starting with the catch.

  • What are the benefits of a directly managed supply chain?

    Managing fishing, processing and distribution in-house allows us to oversee every stage of the process, ensuring traceability, high-quality raw materials and an unbroken cold chain right through to delivery.

  • How do you ensure the fish stays fresh?

    Thanks to its own fleet, the catch is quickly delivered to the cooperative’s processing facilities, where it is sorted, processed and stored according to strict food safety protocols to preserve all its qualities.

  • Does Iblea Pesca also supply restaurants and food businesses?

    Yes. The cooperative supplies individuals, fishmongers, restaurants, delicatessens and other food businesses with fresh fish, prepared seafood products and seafood specialties, ensuring a reliable supply and high quality standards.

  • What types of fish are available?

    Availability varies according to the season and the activities of the fishing fleet. Iblea Pesca offers a wide selection of fish, crustaceans and molluscs, in compliance with fishing seasons and current regulations, with products that are always traceable and high quality.

Contact us to learn more about our fishing fleet and find out more about our direct supply chain and the seafood products offered by Iblea Pesca Soc. Coop.