Grow with a financing partner who understands the seasonal nature of your business

Fishing and seafood businesses must continually invest in vessels, equipment, and seafood processing facilities to remain competitive. But short seasons, strict regulations, stock conditions and quotas can limit revenue. Traditional lenders don’t always understand this reality.

BDC helps bridge that gap. We offer flexible financing and sector expertise to help you modernize fleets, improve productivity, and adapt to industry changes.

Tailored loans & expert advice for harvesters and processors

Financing tailored to your needs

  • Access working capital for licenses or quotas
  • Modernize facilities or build new vessels
  • Invest in technology or R&D

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Consulting services to run a better business

  • Boost operational efficiency
  • Develop a successful strategic plan
  • Strengthen financial management of your business

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We can help you meet your goals

Benefit from flexible terms and expert advice

Higher percentage of financing

Longer repayment periods

Payments matched to your cash flow

Seasoned advisors who know your industry

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Wayne Coady, owner of Coady's Fishing Company, on his boat

BDC’s flexible financing solutions, long-term support and comprehensive advisory services have enabled us to adapt to an evolving industry and expand into a successful enterprise.

BDC can finance the cost of advisory services.