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We are one of Australia’s largest commercial fishing companies. You can find our seafood in some of the world’s finest restaurants. From our GIANT Skull Island Prawns® caught in Australia’s Northern Prawn Fishery to our prized Glacier 51 Toothfish®, everything we do and catch is driven by the pursuit of quality and sustainability.
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Traceability
Powerful tech, simple to use.
Since 2019, we’ve worked with OpenSC to implement its blockchain-powered traceability technology within our toothfish and prawn operations.

Latest News
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March 25, 2026The Future of our Industry Starts with Inspiring the Next Generation.
Recently, our team had the opportunity to engage with students at two key stages of their education, sharing insights into career pathways within the commercial fishing industry and the broader seafood sector. From the Australian Maritime College to Cairns State High School, we had the opportunity to connect with students about seagoing pathways through the…
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March 15, 2026The Austral Odyssey Departs to Join our Southern Ocean Fleet | March 2026
The Austral Odyssey Departs to Join our Southern Ocean Fleet. March 2026 After months of anticipation, planning, and preparation, Austral Odyssey has officially departed on schedule for the Southern Ocean to join Cape Arkona — marking a significant milestone for the company and an exciting new chapter in our ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and…
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March 7, 2026Austral Odyssey Launch: A New Chapter for Glacier 51.
On the 23rd of February 2026, Austral marked a huge moment in the journey of the Austral Odyssey — her official launch event at Port Louis, Mauritius! You can watch the launch event by following this link: https://youtu.be/OqyBPnU0JI4 A proud moment for the Austral team as we celebrated the official launch of Austral Odyssey, marking…
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February 26, 2026Austral Fisheries Expands Glacier 51® Fleet with Austral Odyssey
Austral Fisheries (Austral) today celebrated a major milestone for its premium Glacier 51®Toothfish brand with the launch of its new flagship vessel, Austral Odyssey, in Port Louis, Mauritius. Purpose-built to enhance Glacier 51’s promise of exceptional quality and traceability, the vessel marks both a technological and strategic investment in the Southern Ocean’s fisheries. Designed from…
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Young Chef
of the Sea
The WA Good Food Guide Austral Young Chef of the Sea title is awarded to a local chef who demonstrates promise and talent with seafood cookery, coupled with deep appreciation of sustainable farming practices.
Our people
Stories from the sea
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Careers in Fishing – Kael Gorton
6 Years in the fishing industry “The feeling when you find good catches can never be beaten.” Kael Gorton Skipper | Northern Prawn Fishery What does your role as Skipper involve? “Planning where we’re going to fish, ensuring the crews’ safety and wellbeing are looked after and general crew management. Keeping the boat clean and
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Careers in Fishing – Elliot Underwood
6 Years in the fishing industry “I found fishing when I was 22 and it turned out to be one of the greatest things I’ve ever done” Elliot Underwood Engineer | Southern Ocean Fleet How did you start working in the fishing industry? “I was 22, needed money, and saw there were jobs going in
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Careers in Fishing – Ash Prendergast
7 Years in the fishing industry “I think everyone has to try this at least once. It will help you become stronger in ways land simply can’t” Ash Prendergast Deckhand | Northern Prawn Fishery How did you start working in the fishing industry? “It’s funny because I don’t really like fishing or eating fish so
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Careers in Fishing – Sean Kebbell
2 Years with Austral “There is an old saying, ‘right place, right time.’ My journey with Austral fisheries couldn’t be truer.” Sean Kebbell Fleet Operations | Southern Ocean How did you start working in the fishing industry? “I completed a degree in Maritime Engineering at the Australian Maritime College and decided to stay and complete
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Setup week in a word? Bananas!
Our 80 crew descend on Cairns and team up with our shore-based Cairns crew, going into full on prep mode: Stores, equipment, packaging, fuel, engineering, sea trials, crew safety briefings, skippers meetings and more are sorted, before they start the journey to the fishing grounds.
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