Australian owned and operated for over 60 years, Raptis is among the nation’s largest privately owned vertically integrated fishing companies, pioneering the industry of wild-caught Australian seafood. Spanning three generations, our commitment to sustainable seafood practices ensures the safeguarding of future seafood stocks for generations to come.
Raptis own and operate 19 commercial fishing vessels.
The Northern Prawn Fishery (NPF) is Australia’s largest prawn fishery which covers 771,000km2 off Australia’s northern coast. Raptis operates 14 vessels, as well as a mothership vessel in this Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fishery.
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Gulf St Vincent is the largest prawn fishery in South Australia, covering 7,744km2, in both total catch and numbers of licenses. Raptis operates 1 vessel in this fishery to sustainably source Western King Prawns.
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The Great Australian Bight Trawl Fishery extends from Kangaroo Island, South Australia to Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia. Raptis operates 2 vessels in this Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fishery.
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The Northern Territory Demersal Trawl Fishery covers approx. 100,000km2 off Australia’s northern coast. Raptis operates 1 vessel in this fishery to sustainably source a range of tropical snappers, in particular Saddletail & Goldband.
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The East Coast Fishery covers approx. 110,000km2 along the Queensland's coastline. Raptis sources all 4 species of prawns from vessels in this fishery.
The Spencer Gulf Prawn Fishery is a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fishery. Raptis source Western King Prawns from vessels in this fishery.
The Shark Bay Prawn Fishery is the largest prawn fishery in Western Australia. It is situated within a World Heritage Area, and has gained Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. Raptis sources Western King Prawns and Brown Tiger Prawns from vessels in this fishery.
The Exmouth Gulf Prawn Fishery (EGP) is one of the largest prawn trawl fisheries in WA and has gained Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. Raptis sources all 4 species of prawns from vessels in this fishery.
The Timor Reef Fishery covers a 29,000km2 area known as the Timor Box. The fishery is located in the remote pristine waters north-west of Darwin, and is sustainably managed by the Northern Territory Government. Raptis predominantly sources snapper and red throat emperor from vessels in this fishery.
Queensland's East Coast Inshore Fin Fish Fishery is a multi-species, multi-gear fishery that covers all tidal waters from the tip of Cape York to the New South Wales border. The fishery spans 5300km of coastline, around 75 major river systems and numerous smaller waterways. Raptis sources Sea Mullet from vessels in this fishery.
The Estuary General Fishery (EGF) is a multi-species, multi-method fishery that may operate in 76 of the NSW's estuarine systems. Raptis sources Sea Mullet from vessels in this fishery.
The Coral Reef Fin Fish Fishery (CRFFF) is a predominantly line-only fishery that targets a range of bottom-dwelling reef fish. The fishery operates predominantly in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Raptis sources Red Throat Emperor and Coral Bream from vessels in this fishery.
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our operations, from sustainable harvesting practices to ensuring the wellbeing of both the environment and the communities we serve.
Our values inform and underpin the way we do business and we seek to embed our values across all dimensions of our business.
We value team diversity, tailor solutions to customer needs, and foster collaborative, value-driven partnerships with suppliers.
We prioritise workplace safety and integrity, commit to responsible fishing to protect our oceans, and actively contribute to the welfare and development of local communities.
We embrace continuous improvement, deliver innovative customer solutions, and ensure product excellence with a 60-year heritage in the fishing industry.
Raptis is firmly dedicated to embracing and implementing sustainable fishing practices as a core value of our business. Our approach commences with the preservation and care of the fisheries we engage with, ensuring their ongoing health and productivity for future generations. Central to this commitment is our active pursuit of the highest standard in independent fishery certification, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
As a migrant worker in the 1930’s, Arthur Raptis Senior (Sr) sought employment in the industry he knew best, fishing. By the 1950’s, the family relocated to Adelaide, where his wife Anna opened a fish and chip shop. With strong entrepreneurial spirits, Anna and Arthur Raptis Sr soon they began filleting their catch for local shops. Their business acumen quickly extended to their four sons and daughter, who expanded the venture into seafood wholesale and retail businesses in Adelaide.
Half a century on, A. Raptis and Sons Pty Ltd (Raptis) has grown into one of Australia’s largest privately owned, vertically integrated fishing companies. Proudly owned by the Raptis family, the company has earned a local and international reputation for responsible fishing practices and the supply of quality, wild-caught seafood products.
We believe in the power of collaboration. Through our longstanding partnerships and associations, we are dedicated to safeguarding our oceans and supporting the sustainability of the fishing industry.
