Seafood people, seafood answers · Cochin, India

Seafood sourcing, handled end to end.

For over two decades, Oceanpearl has been the trusted sourcing partner for global seafood importers. From rigorous inspection to seamless logistics, we guarantee you get exactly what you ordered.

25+Years in the trade
20+Countries served
10+Seafood categories

The buyer's representative model

You set the requirement — we handle it at origin

On your behalf
Match & verifyWe match your spec with a verified, licensed exporter
01
NegotiateWe secure the best price on your behalf
02
Inspect at every stageOur own QC team checks the product, not just paperwork
03
Deliver to specDocumented & audit-ready, delivered to your port
04
Who we are

We don't sell seafood. We source it for you — verifying, negotiating, and delivering to spec across five global markets.

A Cochin-based sourcing agent acting as your buyer's representative for over 25 years. One partner managing the whole chain — supplier licenses, price negotiation, quality inspection, and logistics to your port, purely to your requirements.

25+Years in the trade
20+Countries served
4Office locations
100%Verified suppliers
Work with us →
Our presence

India's coastline. Dubai's reach.

Four strategic offices give us direct access to supply across India's seafood coastline — and a presence in the Gulf market we serve.

EuropeMiddle EastUAEChinaJapanVietnamThailandMalaysiaCochinNelloreKolkataDubai
Cochin, Kerala
Head Office
At the heart of India's seafood trade, with direct access to Kerala's coastal catch.
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Processing & Sourcing Hub
India's shrimp capital — direct access to the country's largest aquaculture region.
Kolkata, West Bengal
Eastern Procurement Hub
Connected to the Bay of Bengal supply and eastern India's processing network.
Dubai, UAE
International Trade Office
Our Gulf hub — placing us directly in the Middle East market we serve.
The catalogue

A full range, from one trusted source

Cephalopods, shellfish, and finfish — sourced fresh and cut to your specification. Every form below is available graded and packed to your requirement.

Cephalopods

3 species

Squid / Calamari

Whole, SQWC, Tube only, Rings only, Tube & tentacles, Rings & tentacles, IQF skin-on rings & tentacle, Broad (Thodi)

Cuttlefish

Whole, Whole cleaned

Octopus

Whole

Shellfish

6 species

Shrimp — Vannamei

HON (Head On), HLSO, Tail On, PD

Shrimp — Black Tiger

Head-on shell-on, HLSO

Shrimp — Other

Sea Tiger head-on, Raw PUD, PUD red ring, blanched IQF

Baigai / Sea Snail

Baigai / Sea Snail, Sea Snail (short)

Crab

Sticks, Claws, Blue swimming — whole, Blue swimming — half-cut

Lobster

Whole

Fishes

7 species

Yellow Fin Tuna

Whole round

Pangasius

Whole, Fillet

Ribbon Fish

Whole

Pomfret

Whole

Grouper

Whole

Sword Fish

Whole

Sizing, grading, and packing tailored to your destination market. Ask us for a spec sheet on any product.
Why Oceanpearl

Your representative at origin, from source to shipment

We act on your behalf in India — sourcing to your spec, negotiating your price, inspecting with our own QC team, and delivering fully documented to your port.

Better pricing, negotiated for you

25 years of exporter relationships means we secure competitive pricing on your behalf.

Our own QC team on the ground

We inspect the product at station, during production, and before loading — not just paperwork.

Licensed suppliers only

Every supplier verified for the licenses and certifications your destination market demands.

One point of contact

A professional, ethical partner managing the whole chain from sourcing to delivery.

At the heart of India's seafood trade

Offices in Cochin, Nellore, Kolkata, and Dubai — direct access to supply and to the markets we serve.

25+Years
4Offices
100%Verified

Verify licenses

We confirm each supplier's export licenses and establishment approvals before sourcing.

Match to market

We ensure their certifications meet the exact standard your destination requires.

Inspect & document

Our QC team inspects the goods, and full paperwork travels with every shipment for customs.

Trusted by
Global importers Food processors Wholesale distributors Retail chains
Markets we serve

Every market has its own standard

Specifications, certifications, and preferred species differ by destination. We source purely to your requirements — making sure suppliers meet each market's exact standard and hold the right licenses, and negotiating the best price on your behalf, so what arrives clears customs and meets buyer expectations.

Europe

EU-compliant supply

Key requirement: sourcing only from EU-approved establishments with full traceability.
  • EU health certification & approved-establishment sourcing
  • Full cold-chain traceability documentation
  • Catch certificates for IUU (illegal fishing) compliance
  • Preferred: cephalopods, cuttlefish, value-added cuts
United Kingdom

UK post-Brexit supply

Key requirement: separate UK health certificates and IPAFFS pre-notification since Brexit.
  • UK Health Certificate (IPAFFS pre-notification required)
  • Catch certificate for wild-caught species
  • Separate quality control and certification regime from EU
  • Preferred: shellfish, finfish, cephalopods
Middle East

Gulf market sourcing

Key requirement: Halal-assured handling with GCC-compliant documentation.
  • Halal handling and processing assurance
  • Whole-fish and bulk-grade formats in demand
  • Temperature integrity for long-haul reefer transit
  • Preferred: shrimp, finfish, lobster
Asia

Asia-Pacific demand

Key requirement: high-volume programs with flexible packing and registration for re-export.
  • High-volume programs for processing & re-export
  • Live and fresh-chilled options where supported
  • Flexible sizing and packing to buyer spec
  • Preferred: squid, crab, shrimp, sea snail
United States

US market supply

Key requirement: FDA-registered facility sourcing with prior notice filing and HACCP documentation.
  • FDA prior notice filing for every shipment
  • HACCP-certified supplier facilities required
  • SIMP (Seafood Import Monitoring Program) compliance
  • Preferred: shrimp, crab, finfish, cephalopods
Leadership

Decades of expertise behind every order

Oceanpearl is led by seafood professionals who have spent their careers in sourcing, quality, and global trade.

Vinod Thankappan, Managing Director of Oceanpearl Fisheries Managing Director
Vinod Thankappan Managing Director
Fisheries Science, 1993 · Founded Oceanpearl, 2001 · 33+ years in the seafood trade

Over the past two decades, our mission has been the same: bridge the gap between seafood buyers and sellers across the globe, backed by technical knowledge and absolute transparency.

My journey in this industry began in 1993, following my post-graduation in Fisheries Science. I spent years understanding the biological, quality, and commercial sides of the trade before founding this company to serve as a trusted partner in global seafood commerce. Over 33 years in the seafood trade, and more than 25 years running Ocean Pearl as dedicated buyer agents since 2001, we've safeguarded our clients' interests, held the line on quality compliance, and navigated supply chains that don't always cooperate. Working across 20+ countries, whether you're an importer looking for reliable sourcing or an exporter expanding into new markets, our job is to make sure your trade is seamless, profitable, and built on trust that lasts past one shipment.

I've always believed buyer agency is more than closing deals. It's being on the ground. Understanding the product, not just the paperwork. Mitigating risk for buyers and sellers who are often trusting each other from opposite sides of the planet. Today, with a team covering quality control, marketing, and documentation, I'm proud of the network we've built — and the confidence our partners place in us, every single day.

Send a requirement

Tell us what you need

Share your requirement and it reaches our sourcing desk directly. Pick your destination market and we'll show the certificates and specs that apply. We typically reply within one business day.

Premium seafood, sourced globally

Share your product, packing, payment terms, sizing, and destination port. The more detail you give, the faster we can quote accurately.

  • Competitive pricing through our supplier network
  • Spec-matched to your destination market
  • Quality-assured, fully documented shipments
  • One point of contact, start to finish

Prefer email? Write to vinod@oceanpearl.in

Contact us

Get in touch

Reach our sourcing desk in Cochin, or drop by our office. We're here to answer requirements, certifications, and shipment questions.

Oceanpearl Fisheries Pvt. Ltd.

Global seafood sourcing — your buyer's representative.

Office
Oceanus, TRA-40, Thuruthy Temple Road,
Chambakkara P.O, Maradu, Kochi,
Kerala 682304, India
WhatsApp