for sustainable fishing
Sustainability at the core of our DNA
The men and women of SAPMER, both at sea and on land, are fully committed to responsible and sustainable fishing. Our corporate culture prioritizes sustainability and promotes best practices through certification by recognized independent third parties organizations.
Marine Stewardship Council
The MSC certification is an eco-label that recognizes sustainable fisheries.
Implementation
Through strict guidelines and annual audits, MSC ensures the preservation of fish stocks, protection of marine cosystems and effective fishery management .
Continuous improvement
This certification follows a continuous improvement process, ensuring that our fisheries meet MSC standards and remain sustainable in the long term.
How is our fishery certified ?
To be MSC-certified, our fishery must meet the three core sustainability principles set by Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) specifications:
- The fish stock is healthy and can replenish itself
- SAPMER’s best practices protect ecosystems and other marine biodiversity.
- Fishery management ensures long-term resources sustainability.
Our certified fisheries
Friend of the Sea
Tuna Operations
Friend of the Sea is a sustainability program that works to protect the oceans by evaluating and promoting sustainable fishing practices.
Implementation
Since 2012, this certification has confirmed that SAPMER meets all sustainability requirements for its tuna fishing operations.
How is our fishery certified ?
The certification ensures that the entire production chain (from fishing on board our vessels to product processing) complies with strict environmental, quality and social responsibility standards :
- Employee rights & fair working conditions
- Environmental sustainability
- Security & working conditions
- Full Traceability
Our certified fisheries
Dolphin Safe
Tuna activity
Certified by the Earth Island Institute, the Dolphin Safe label guarantees tuna respectful fishing and prohibits dolphin fishing in protected areas and trade of illegally caught tuna implementation
Implementation
SAPMER has been Dolphin Safe-certified since 2011, ensuring selective fishing practices that protect marine mammals.
How is our fishery certified ?
The Dolphin Safe label program protects: whales, sharks, dolphins, turtles and other marine mammals :
- Strictly prohibits their capture
- Strictly prohibits their trade
- Minimizes bycatch and accidental interactions
Our certified fisheries
Our fleet
Tuna activity
The SAPMER fleet is also registered under the ISSF Proactive Vessel Register (PVR ISSF) and under the Vessels Engaged in Other Sustainability Initiatives Register (VOSI ISSF) to ensure full compliance with conservation measures and SAPMER’s commitment to continuous improvement in sustainable fishing.
These records allow to verify that SAPMER’s vessels operate according to global sustainability and conservation standards.
