Our related companies have a long, impressive history in the seafood and marine repair sectors, sharing the Mersey values.
From humble beginnings, in the early 1940s, as a fish stall in a weathered building on the Halifax waterfront to a thriving retailer, wholesaler and exporter of fresh, frozen, smoked and salted seafood, including world-famous Atlantic lobster, both live and frozen, Fisherman’s Market has continued to thrive. Under the leadership of their experienced management team and with 200 dedicated and talented employees across multiple locations, the company operates locally, nationally and internationally in over 20 countries around the world offering one of the largest varieties of seafood in Atlantic Canada.
Dedicated to excellence, Scotia Harvest Inc. is a vertically integrated seafood company located in Seabrook, Nova Scotia, next to the world-famous scallop port of Digby, Nova Scotia. With a fleet of vessels specializing in scallop and groundfish harvesting, the company proudly collaborates with affiliated and independent harvesters, while also importing high-quality seafood from around the globe. Along with a processing plant and vessels, Scotia Harvest also owns 50 percent of Tidal Boatworks, located in Digby. Tidal specializes in repairing and modifying under 65’ vessels and fishing gear from around the Bay of Fundy and Southwest Nova Scotia.
Purchased in 2005 by Mersey Seafoods and rebranded Mersey Marine Limited in 2023 (formerly STENPRO), the company and its predecessors trace their origins back to Thompson Bros. Machinery Co. Ltd. founded in the early 1900s. Occupying a significant portion of the west bank of the Mersey River in Liverpool’s downtown, Mersey Marine offers a comprehensive range of services that include hull repairs, engine overhauls, electrical and mechanical work, as well as blasting and painting.
Mersey Marine is a participant in Green Marine, the leading voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry.
In March 2026, Scotia Harvest Inc. announced the acquisition of Innovative Fishery Products Inc. (IFP), a well‑established Nova Scotia clam harvester, processor, and exporter. The acquisition marked an important opportunity for Scotia Harvest to diversify its seafood portfolio, with IFP’s clam business complementing Scotia Harvest’s existing operations.
IFP is located in St. Bernard, Digby County, Nova Scotia has been in business since 1988 and is primarily involved in wild clam harvesting, processing and exporting. IFP harvests Softshell Clams, Bar Clams and Little Neck Clams (Quahogs).
Mersey Seafoods Limited
26 Bristol Avenue, PO Box 1290
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
B0T 1K0
902-354-3467