Est. 1947 • Ísafjörður, Iceland

From the Deep,
To the World

“Af hafi til heimsins”

Premium Icelandic seafood, sustainably harvested from the pristine waters of the North Atlantic. Three generations of excellence.

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Years of Heritage

Export Markets

Employees

1947

Founded

About Brimherji

Rooted in Tradition,
Driven by Innovation

For over seven decades, Brimherji has been at the forefront of Iceland's seafood industry, combining time-honoured fishing traditions with cutting-edge technology.

From our headquarters in Ísafjörður, nestled in the heart of Iceland's Westfjords, we operate a modern fleet that harvests the finest cod, haddock, redfish, and shellfish from the rich fishing grounds of the North Atlantic.

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Sustainable Fishing

MSC certified practices

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Arctic Quality

Cold-water excellence

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Innovation

State-of-the-art processing

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Community

Empowering coastal villages

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Our Products

The Finest Catch of the North Atlantic

From the icy depths of Iceland's fishing grounds, we bring you premium seafood processed with care and precision.

Flagship

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Our signature product. Line-caught from the pristine waters around Iceland, known for its firm, white flesh and delicate flavour.

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Premium

Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

Sustainably harvested haddock with a slightly sweet taste. Perfect for smoking, baking, or traditional Icelandic preparations.

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Specialty

Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus

Farm-raised in crystal-clear Icelandic spring water. A delicacy with rich, salmon-like flavour and beautiful pink flesh.

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Our Fleet

Modern Vessels, Timeless Craft

Our fleet of seven vessels combines the latest in maritime technology with decades of North Atlantic fishing expertise.

Brimfaxi RE-101

Stern Trawler • Built 2019

Brimfaxi RE-101

Our flagship vessel, Brimfaxi is a state-of-the-art stern trawler equipped with the latest fish-finding technology and onboard processing facilities. Named after the mythological horse that brings the day.

Length 78 m

Gross Tonnage 2,840 GT

Engine Power 6,200 kW

Crew 34

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Brimfaxi RE-101

Stern Trawler

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Hrímfaxi RE-55

Stern Trawler

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Vestri ÍS-201

Longline Vessel

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Norðri ÍS-88

Longline Vessel

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Our Heritage

A Legacy on the Sea

From a single wooden boat in 1947 to one of Iceland's leading seafood companies today.

1947

The Beginning

Magnús Sigurðsson purchases his first fishing vessel, a 22-metre wooden boat named Brimrún, in the harbour of Ísafjörður.

1963

First Processing Plant

Brimherji opens its first onshore processing facility in Ísafjörður, employing 45 local workers. The plant specialises in salt cod production.

1978

Fleet Expansion

Second-generation leader Björn Magnússon expands the fleet to four vessels and begins exporting fresh fish to mainland Europe.

1995

Modernisation

Major investment in automated processing equipment and cold-chain logistics. Brimherji achieves EU export certification.

2008

MSC Certification

All major fisheries achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification. Brimherji launches its sustainability charter.

2019

Brimfaxi Launched

The flagship vessel Brimfaxi RE-101 is christened — a 78-metre state-of-the-art stern trawler, the most advanced in the Icelandic fleet.

2025

Looking Ahead

Third-generation CEO Sigurður Björnsson leads Brimherji into the future with carbon-neutral fishing operations and AI-driven catch optimization.

Sustainability

Guardians of the Ocean

We believe that the health of our oceans and the future of our industry are inseparable.

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Responsible Fishing

100% of our fisheries are MSC certified. We strictly adhere to Iceland's science-based quota system, one of the most sustainable in the world.

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Carbon Reduction

On track to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Our newest vessels use hybrid propulsion systems, reducing fuel consumption by 35%.

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Zero Waste

We utilise 100% of every fish we process. By-products become fish meal, oil, and collagen for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Our Commitments

From the Deep,
To the World