Born from the Indian Ocean

AsalFish was founded on a simple belief: the world deserves access to the purest, most sustainable seafood the Indian Ocean has to offer.

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Our Story

A journey of growth

2018

Founded

Started with 3 vessels in Mogadishu harbor, driven by a vision to share Somalia's ocean bounty with the world.

First cargo plane loaded with fish crates

2020

First Export

First shipment to Dubai International Airport. A milestone that proved our cold-chain model worked at scale.

2023

Fleet Expansion

Grew to 14 active vessels with full cold-chain infrastructure. Investment in modern processing facilities along the coast.

2025

Global Reach

Now serving 12+ export markets across 3 continents. From the Indian Ocean to the world stage.

Our Values

What drives us

Purity

Uncompromising quality standards from catch to delivery. Every product passes rigorous inspection.

Reliability

On-time delivery, consistent quality, transparent communication. Our partners don't just buy fish — they buy certainty. Every shipment, every time.

Community

Empowering local fishermen and creating sustainable livelihoods along the Somali coast.

Leadership

The people behind the catch

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Abdi Hassan

Chief Executive Officer

20+ years in the maritime industry. Founded AsalFish with a vision to transform Somalia's seafood export sector.

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Fatima Omar

Chief Operations Officer

Expert in cold-chain logistics and supply chain management. Ensures every shipment meets our 48-hour delivery promise.

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Yusuf Ali

Head of Operations

Manages our fleet of 14 vessels and coordinates with harbor authorities. The backbone of our daily catch operations.

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