Fishery Ice Solutions for Seafood & Fishing Industry

Our professional fishery ice solutions deliver reliable, long lasting freshness for seafood, fishing vessels, seafood processing factories, fish markets and cold chain logistics. Custom built flake ice machines, block ice machines, ice crushers, slurry ice machine and complete cold room systems provide fast cooling ice to slow bacterial growth, reduce seafood spoilage and cut your operational waste.

We tailor ice making systems for deep sea fishing boats, coastal fishing ports, aquaculture farms, seafood wholesale markets and seafood processing workshops. Whether you need small capacity on board ice makers or large scale turn key ice plant projects, our equipment can match your daily ice output demands.

Key Challenges for Fishery Fresh Keeping

Risk of Seafood Spoilage

Without timely and sufficient ice cooling, freshly caught seafood decays rapidly, creating heavy financial losses during long distance offshore transportation.

Unreliable On Site Ice Supply

Fishery production volumes change greatly across fishing seasons. Unstable ice output often fails to match peak seafood processing requirements on site.

Corrosion From Salt Water Air

High salinity humid marine surroundings speed up metal rusting. Ordinary ice making equipment suffers shortened service life and frequent breakdowns.

Freshwater Scarcity

Large-scale ice production consumes massive fresh water, yet many fishing ports face acute water shortages. Limited local supply and high delivery costs often force reduced ice output or compromised water quality, undermining preservation effectiveness.

What Our Fishery Icing System Includes

Our fully integrated fishery icing system combines targeted ice making equipment, anti corrosion frameworks and automated ice handling units. It delivers stable, long lasting on board cooling solutions to preserve seafood freshness from sea harvest to on shore processing.

Seawater specialized flake ice machine or slurry ice machine

Built for direct seawater intake, these ice makers consistently produces high quality flake ice or slurry ice with fast cooling performance suited for deep sea fishing operations.

Anti corrosion protection system

Constructed from marine grade stainless steel components, this system resists salt air erosion and greatly extends the service life of your whole icing equipment.

On board ice supply system for fishing vessels

Custom engineered compact ice supply setup fits limited ship space, supplying enough fresh ice to keep your catch chilled throughout long distance voyages.

Ice storage and ice conveying delivery system

Automated ice stock keeping and conveying hardware transfers ice smoothly to seafood cargo areas, cutting manual labor and boosting your production efficiency.

Related Ice Machines Recommendation

From onboard preservation to quick freezing and cold storage, Koller covers the full cold chain for the fishing industry, flake, block and slurry ice machines, blast freezers, walk in freezers and refrigeration units, all engineered around your catch volume.

KP50 Flake Ice Machine

Daily Capacity
5 ton/day
Dimension (mm)
1680*1520*1450

DK30 Ice Block Machine

Daily Capacity
3 ton/day
Dimension (mm)
4900*1100*2000

KPS20 Seawater Flake Ice Machine

Daily Capacity
2 ton/day
Dimension (mm)
1760*1100*1200

SF50 Slurry Ice Machine1

Daily Capacity
5 ton/day
Dimension (mm)
1260*1140*1440

Freshwater vs Seawater Ice Machines for Fisheries

Koller ice machines run on both fresh water and salt water, the right choice depends on where your ice is produced: on shore or on board.

Freshwater Ice Machines

On shore plants, markets & storage

✔ Ice types: flake, block and plate ice.

✔ Flake ice plays a crucial role in seafood processing plants for rapid cooling, transportation and preservation of seafood.

✔ Block and plate ice suit longer preservation and transport of perishable goods.

Seawater Ice Machines

Fishing vessels & coastal operations

✔ Ice types: seawater flake ice and seawater slurry ice.

✔ Seawater Flake ice machines are commonly installed on fishing vessels to produce the required ice on the go.

✔ Slurry ice machines feature a compact structure and size that can be used on boat, with anti corrosive food grade 316 stainless steel.

Where Koller Ice Machines Work in the Fishery

Our fishery focused ice making solutions cover the full seafood cold chain, delivering stable fresh keeping cooling from offshore fishing boats to land based processing, market sales and long haul logistics.

Fishing Vessels & Onboard Preservation

Seawater flake and slurry ice keep the catch fresh from the moment it is caught.

Seafood Processing Plants

Ice making, freezing and cold storage for efficient seafood processing.

Fish Markets & Seafood Displays

Flake ice keeps fresh fish and seafood cool, fresh and ready for display.

Seafood Transport & Cold Storage

Reliable cooling for seafood storage and long distance transportation.

One Stop Supporting Services Koller Provides

We deliver one stop full lifecycle support for your fishery ice making project, covering on site survey, custom tailored layout design, ROI investment return analysis, on site installation guidance and lifelong after sales maintenance to minimize your operational worries.

step 01

Pre project Communication

We carry out in depth communication to learn your production targets, site conditions and budget demands, laying a solid foundation for your personalized ice making scheme.

step 02

Custom Solution Design

We create fully customized ice plant layouts matched to your output goals, space limits and local seawater source conditions.

step 03

ROI Investment Calculation

Detailed cost benefit analysis helps you forecast payback cycles, control early stage expenses and maximize long term project profit.

step 04

Installation & Commissioning Guide

Our engineers provide step by step remote or on site guidance to ensure safe, correct assembly and stable startup of all ice making equipment.

step 05

Lifelong Operation Maintenance Service

Long term technical guidance and fault troubleshooting assistance keep your fishery icing system running reliably year round.

Product Selection Comparison Table

Machine Type	Best Suited Fishery Use	Ice Feature	Recommended Daily Capacity
Flake Ice Machine	On ship fresh keeping, seafood processing	Dry, thin, large contact-area ice	0.5-50 tons
Block Ice Machine	Long haul seafood transportation, cold storage	Dense ice, slow melting speed	1-20 tons
Plate Ice	Ocean port seafood preservation	8~30mm thick irregular ice	1-20 tons

Fishery Cooling & Freezing FAQ

Which type of ice is best for preserving fresh fish?

Flake ice is the most widely used choice for fresh fish: its smooth edges cause no damage to the product, and it works for both fresh water and salt water. For premium seafood preservation on board, slurry ice freezes products efficiently with the largest contact area.

What type of ice do fishing boats use?

Fishing boats often use flake ice for their on board ice needs. Its small, versatile flakes surround the fish and evenly distribute the cooling, helping to maintain an optimal temperature while minimizing damage to the catch. Flake ice machines are commonly installed on fishing vessels to produce the required ice on the go.

What is the difference between flake ice and block ice for fish?

Flake ice has smooth edges that cause no damage to your products and is available for fish in fresh water and salt water, with ice ready in two minute. Block ice keeps fish preservation lasting for a longer time, and its cooling range can be intensified with an ice crusher when needed.

Can ice machines be installed on fishing vessels?

Yes. Flake ice machines for salt water are commonly installed on fishing vessels to produce ice on the go, and salt-water slurry ice machines have a compact structure and size that can be used on boat, built with anti-corrosive food grade 316 stainless steel.

Does salt water ice last longer than fresh water ice?

Saltwater ice can actually last longer compared to freshwater ice. Adding salt to water lowers its freezing point, resulting in a slower melting rate, which is beneficial where extended cooling duration is desired in marine or saltwater environments.

Can Koller ice machines run on sea water for fishing boats?

Yes. Koller manufactures flake ice machines and slurry ice machines for salt water, designed for onboard and harbor use in fishing operations.

What temperature does a blast freezer for fish reach?

Koller blast freezers reach freezing temperatures of -30°C to -45°C, with fast cooling speed and an adjustable temperature system. Walk-in freezers hold -25°C to -12°C and walk-in coolers hold -12°C to +5°C.

Can cold rooms be customized for a fish processing plant?

Yes. Layout drawings are designed based on your idea and tailored to your satisfaction. Panel material, room size, door type and temperature (from 5°C to -40°C) are all customizable, and containerized cold rooms are available too.

What warranty do Koller machines carry?

All machines carry a 1-year warranty covering free repairment and components. Beyond the warranty period, the same service is still provided at cost.

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