Cod Processing Solutions for Onboard Factory Trawlers

Efficient Cod Processing Solutions

As Canada’s cod quotas rise, many Canadian fishermen are looking to enhance onboard processing capacity and earn as much as possible from every catch. As a leading partner in processing equipment, our experts are ready to guide you.

Learn more about cod processing options and the various sections of an onboard cod factory.

Customized Cod Factories

Whether you are operating an existing vessel, looking to equip a newly built trawler or to simply add value to your landing, the processing solutions can be seamlessly integrated to accommodate your processing needs.

A thorough evaluation of your factory production needs is essential to designing an effective onboard processing solution. Our experienced engineering team will work closely with you to align processing capacity and output with the vessel’s specific operational requirements to ensure optimal performance and product quality.

Turnkey Solution or Factory Rebuild

Carsoe offers both turnkey factory designs and targeted rebuild solutions, allowing vessels to scale their onboard processing capabilities according to their specific needs and budgets.

Sometimes upgrading or changing a small section of the vessel, or replacing a line, is enough to increase production capacity.

Installing a new line in an existing vessel takes experience and craftmanship to both utilize the existing equipment, make room for the new equipment and ensure a good processing flow.

With extensive experience in factory rebuilds, Carsoe is a trusted service partner for owners worldwide.

From Catch to Cold Storage

Carsoe’s whitefish lines are engineered to ease operations from receiving to freezing, ensuring a smooth, hygienic, and high-throughput workflow.

Key features include:

Automated gutting machines for consistent quality and reduced labor
Efficient grading and packing systems to streamline sorting
Advanced freezing solutions that preserve freshness and maximize shelf life
Integrated palletizing systems to keep the processed catch safely stored at sea
Low workforce participation ensures continuous operations

Automatic plate freezer - Onboard Factory 2

High-capacity freezing maintains freshness

With onboard cod factories, the freezing section of the factory is very important and the plate freezing technology with dual-contact freezing is great for efficient freezing of both fillets and whole fish to maintain the fresh quality of the fish.

Automatic plate freezers have become a preferred choice for onboard processing on larger fishing vessels, particularly where space efficiency and continuous production are critical. Automatic infeed and outfeed systems are designed to maintain uninterrupted flow, reduce labor demands, and simplify maintenance

A widely used option is the Automatic Horizontal Freezer, where fillets are packed into trays at weigh out stations before continuing to the freezer. Tray dimensions, freezer size, and product flow are all customized to match the vessel’s layout and production targets, ensuring efficient throughput and optimal use of available space.

For block freezing, the V16 Vertical Plate Freezer offers a high-capacity alternative. Its compact design supports space optimization onboard, while the automatic bottom unloading system enhances workflow and reduces manual intervention.