Pálmi Fannar Smárason, 1 mate on Auður Vésteins at Einhamar Seafood since 2006, shares his satisfaction with the Mustad Autoline Coastal system, which has been integral to their operations since 2003. He notes that the system is incredibly easy to operate and offers low maintenance costs, making it a perfect fit for their needs. The company is now looking forward to the upcoming electric upgrade of the system with great anticipation.
Einhamar Seafood operates several vessels, including Gísli Súrsson GK-8, Auður Vésteins SU-88, and Vésteinn GK-88, all equipped with the Mustad Autoline Coastal system. These boats, each approximately 15 meters long, have a combined capacity of over 60,000 hooks. The fleet operates year-round, landing their catch approximately 500-600 times annually. The company specializes in landing cod and haddock for processing.
Founded in 2003, Einhamar Seafood is now one of the leading fresh fish producers in Iceland. They focus on producing high-quality cod and haddock products from the finest sustainable fish stocks around Iceland.