What species are processed in Iceland?

Cod, haddock, saithe, mackerel, and shrimp are among the main species processed in Iceland, both onboard and in onshore plants.

How do you handle seasonal peaks in mackerel processing?

You need a processing line that maintains continuous flow and matches intake with freezing capacity to avoid bottlenecks.

What is important in onboard fish processing?

Space, flow, and uptime are critical. Equipment must fit the vessel layout and support continuous operation.

How do you improve throughput in seafood processing?

By reducing manual handling, aligning processes, and maintaining a stable production flow across the line.

Seafood processing solutions In Iceland, onshore and onboard

You process cod, haddock, saithe, mackerel, and shrimp in Iceland, where production changes with the season. Volumes shift quickly. Onboard and onshore operations must stay aligned to keep output stable.

At Carsoe we design and integrate seafood processing systems for factory vessels and onshore plants.

We work with seafood companies across Iceland to build fish processing systems that match these conditions. Whether you run onboard fish processing on factory vessels or operate an onshore seafood processing plant, we help you keep production moving without unnecessary stops.

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Built for the Iceland seafood industry and daily fish processing conditions

The Iceland seafood industry is built on high-value species and demanding conditions Production depends on stable flow, even during seasonal peaks.

Seafood processing in Iceland requires:

High capacity on limited space onboard trawlers and factory vessels
High-volume intake during mackerel season
Continuous handling of cod, haddock, and saithe
Strict hygiene in both onboard and onshore processing
Reduced manual handling while keeping flow stable

We start with your production. We look at your layout, your crew, and how work actually gets done on the line. From there, we build a setup that supports your operators and keeps output consistent.

Fish and shellfish species we support in Iceland

Cod, haddock, and saithe are the main whitefish species processed in Iceland. Mackerel drives high-volume pelagic seasons. Shrimp requires careful handling and stable processing conditions.

These species define how your production is set up and where bottlenecks can occur.

Whitefish processing for cod, haddock and saithe

Whitefish is the backbone of Icelandic fisheries. Whitefish processing in Iceland requires stable flow between heading, gutting, trimming, and packing.

We work with you to connect each step so the flow stays consistent from intake to final handling.

We help you align the process so your team can:

Maintain consistent throughput across varying fish sizes
Reduce manual handling in critical steps
Improve yield through stable processing

We integrate equipment into your existing process so your team can focus on keeping the line running.

Learn about efficient cod processing

The heading and gutting stage sets the pace for everything that follows. With the right setup, your operators can maintain a steady flow without constant adjustments.

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Pelagic fish processing for high-volume mackerel production

Mackerel processing in Iceland is defined by short seasons and high intake volumes.

You need a system that keeps running during peak periods.

Pelagic fish processing requires:

Continuous flow from intake to freezing
Equipment that handles size variation and Roller Graders to sort the catch
Stable throughput during peak landings
Efficient Plate Freezing with high capacity

We work with you to connect intake, handling, and freezing so your operation runs as one continuous

process.

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Shrimp processing systems for consistent output and reduced manual handling

Shrimp processing requires consistent handling and careful processing steps. Manual work can limit throughput when volumes increase.

We help you create a flow that supports your operators and improves consistency across the line.

With a more integrated setup, your team can:

Reduce dependency on manual labour with automated grading, batch cooking and IQF Freezing
Improve consistency across shifts
Maintain stable output during production

We stay close to your process and adjust the setup so it fits how your team works.

See shrimp line upgrade option

Seafood processing solutions proven in Arctic and Icelandic conditions

We support customers operating in North Atlantic and Arctic conditions where uptime is critical.

The Ilivileq/Therney factory vessel is one example of how we support onboard processing in real working conditions.

Read the Ilivileq reference

The whitefish factory focuses on:

Reliable operation over long production periods
Layouts built around real crew workflows
Stable performance across long production periods
Automated handling all the cargo elevators unloading

We bring the same approach to seafood processing in Iceland.

Learn more about Iliveleq

Onboard fish processing systems and onshore seafood processing plants

Seafood processing in Iceland takes place both onboard vessels and in onshore plants. Each environment has different constraints, but both depend on stable flow.

Onboard fish processing systems must fit into limited space and support continuous operation.

Onshore seafood processing plants must maintain throughput across larger volumes and longer production cycles.

We help you build: