NDC Fisheries Limited (NDCF) is a commercial fisheries company owned by Nunacor, the business development arm of the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC). Currently, NDC Fisheries’ quota holdings include nearly 230,000 pounds of snow crab and two shrimp quotas, with access to up to 12 Turbot 2+3k permits and 12 license designations in the stewardship fishery for Northern Cod.
NDCF is dedicated to ensuring eligible NunatuKavut fish harvesters have equitable access to its quotas to contribute to the growth of their shared enterprises. We are proud to significantly contribute to initiatives that support the well-being of the NunatuKavut Inuit.
Created to help develop fisheries opportunities for the NunatuKavut Community Council, our primary objective is to ensure the viability of a conservation-focused, financially stable and viable commercial fishing operation with sustainable, long-term growth potential.
Our strategic focus areas include:
-Engage young harvesters and supporting succession planning to ensure the long-term viability of our operations.
-Expand on existing partnerships to increase revenues and optimize quotas.
-Develop expertise through strategic talent acquisition and leveraging NCC resources to enhance operational sustainability and growth potential.
-Become a strong participant in industry discussions to ensure the interests of our members and NunatuKavut fishing community are represented.
Since 2004, our sustainability-focused commercial fishing operation has harvested shrimp, snow crab, turbot and cod from their natural habitat, the Labrador Sea.
To be eligible for entry in a lottery to harvest crab or shrimp associated with NDC Fisheries licenses, a harvester must:
This new fishery became concerned with snow crab and shrimp and, within a single decade, profits grew rapidly. However, despite rising revenues, the volume of landings were actually decreasing. This trend meant that fewer people were being employed as fisherpersons, as crew on their boats, and as labourers in processing plants. We recognized this shift and began to take steps to find ways to help NunatuKavut members maintain employment in the industry.
The goal of NDC Fisheries Limited, therefore, is to produce a conservation-orientated, financially-stable, and viable commercial fishing operation with the potential for sustainability and long-term growth. We also strive to complete these harvests at the best time in terms of availability, price, and quality in order to maximize the benefits for our corporation and NunatuKavut’s fisherpersons.
Our shrimp and snow crab harvesting operation are being used to fuel economic growth and produce long-term, sustainable employment for NunatuKavut harvesters.
NDC Fisheries Limited is soliciting expressions of interest from fisherpersons who are interested in harvesting Greenland Halibut (Turbot) and Northern Cod during the 2026 fishing season. Interested fishers must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). You may obtain the application…
NDC Fisheries Limited is accepting proposals from fisherpersons who are interested in selling their 2J fishing enterprise (excluding vessels and gear). Please include the following information: Fisherperson’s Name 2025 Fisher/Enterprise Identification (DFO license) 2025 DFO conditions documents for snow crab…
NDC Fisheries Limited is seeking harvesting applications for the 2026 fishing season (Snow Crab and Shrimp). Harvesters are required to submit an application to enter the quota allocation process. If you were apart of the quota allocation process in 2019-2025,…
