Our Story – Trusted Since 1971
Legacy-Driven. Quality-Focused. Globally Trusted.
🌐 Company Overview
Founded in 1971 by visionary entrepreneur Mr Quek Cheok Boon, Far Ocean Sea (South East Asia) is a privately owned seafood and food solutions group headquartered in Singapore. Over the past five decades, we have grown from a modest portside processor into a global industry leader—trusted by leading retailers, premium foodservice operators, and institutional clients across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.
Today, still family-owned and founder-led, our enduring commitment to quality, sustainability, and integrity guides every decision we make.
T📌 Key Corporate Information
Name: Far Ocean Sea (South East Asia)
Established: 14 October 1971, Singapore
Headquarters: 15 Fishery Port Road, Singapore 619735
Founder: Mr Quek Cheok Boon
Chairman: Mr Quek Peng Hock, Henry
Director: Ms Quek Lee Tiam, Judy
Ownership Structure: 100% Privately Held
Paid-Up Capital: SGD 15,691,681 (approx. USD 11.5M; as of Nov 2023)
Global Revenue (2024): USD 303 Million (unaudited)
Monthly Sales Velocity: Approx. USD 25.25 Million
Inventory Value: USD 32 Million (as of 2024)
Team Strength: ~380 employees operating across 7 countries
SKU Portfolio: 2,000+ active product lines spanning sashimi-grade seafood, premium meat, deli, and ready-to-eat formats
Far Ocean maintains deep inventory readiness and SKU diversity to meet dynamic global demand. Our operational model supports over USD 25 million in monthly turnover, with an inventory base that enables continuity, flexibility, and just-in-time fulfillment across institutional, retail, and foodservice sectors.
🧭 Executive Leadership
Our leadership team combines decades of expertise, global experience, and forward-thinking innovation:
Henry Quek: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Jordan Quek: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Jerrold Quek: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Isabelle Cheng: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Shirley Hsu: Chief People Officer (CPO)
Claire Bennett: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Natalie Wong: Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Benjamin Lee: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
✅ International Certifications & Compliance
Our stringent standards and certifications position Far Ocean as a trusted global supplier:
HACCP & ISO 22000 Certified (Food Safety Management)
MUIS Halal Certification (selected facilities)
USDA Export Approved (US303)
EU Export Approved (SG1488)
UK Export Approved (UK1313)
Brazil Export Approved (DIPOA)
China Export Approved (SAMR)
SFA & AVA Licensed Food Manufacturing & Processing Plant
Maritime Safety Compliance (Fishing Partnerships)
🏭 Operational Infrastructure & Capacity
Far Ocean operates with precision at scale—balancing speed, quality, and cold-chain control across every product line.
Monthly Throughput:
• 6,000 MT Frozen
• 2,500 MT Fresh
• Total: 102,000 MT/year across premium proteins
Cold Storage Capacity:
• 8,500 pallet spaces, supporting
>8,000 MT of temperature-controlled inventory
🚢 Fleet Partnerships
Over 32 long-line and deep-sea vessels under exclusive sourcing alliances
Supporting wild-caught sashimi-grade species, traceable catch programs, and sustainable quotas
Our infrastructure isn’t just built for volume. It’s engineered for velocity. With integrated manufacturing and cold-chain readiness, we deliver premium proteins to over 30 markets with consistency, flexibility, and speed—whether for government tenders, global retailers, or five-star kitchens.
🌐 Primary Export Markets
🇺🇸 USA | 🇯🇵 Japan | 🇨🇳 China | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇪🇺 EU | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇦🇪 UAE
📈 Financial Strength & Strategic Growth
Revenue CAGR (5-Year): 9.2%
Gross Margin (2023): 26%
Net Margin (2023): 8.1%
Revenue by Market (2023):
Export: 88% (USD 266.64 Million)
Domestic (Singapore): 12% (USD 36.35 Million)
Recent Market Expansions (2023–24): UAE, South Korea, China, Thailand
Strategic Investments:
Automated Cold Chain Facility (ASRS; commissioned 2021)
Factory Modernization & Expansion (Scheduled 2025/2026)
🤝 Our Commitment: Quality, Trust, and Legacy
Since our founding, Far Ocean has cultivated enduring trust through consistent quality, operational reliability, and ethical stewardship. From sourcing to delivery, we manage every detail to ensure product excellence, building relationships that transcend generations and geography.
Far Ocean — trusted worldwide since 1971.
Far Ocean – Our Mark of Freshness
For over 50 years, we’ve had one goal:
To bring the world’s freshest, finest foods straight to your table — with heart, care, and integrity.
At Far Ocean, we’re more than just a food supplier — we’re a trusted partner to chefs, retailers, and families who value quality they can taste and service they can count on. From premium Wagyu beef to wild-caught gourmet seafood, our products are loved by discerning customers across the globe — from Singapore to Europe, the United States, Brazil, Japan, and Korea.
Our name says it all:
“Far Ocean” reflects the journey we take every day to bring you the very best.
That means expert sourcing, careful selection, and clean, chemical-free processing — all done with one thing in mind: freshness you can feel and flavour you’ll remember.
What makes us different?
We’ve built a fully integrated supply chain that lets us control quality from start to finish — so every product that reaches your hands is handled with care, sustainability, and purpose. Whether you’re running a fine dining kitchen or feeding loved ones at home, we make sure you get the freshness you deserve.
Friendly, professional, and proudly family-owned, we continue to grow with our partners by doing what we love most:Helping people serve good food that makes great memories.
Far Ocean —
Rooted in trust. Driven by freshness. Inspired by you.
We believe in doing good — for people, for nature, and for the future.
🌱 We harvest responsibly — only what we need, never more.
🌊 We respect the ocean and the land — keeping things clean, balanced, and chemical-free.
🔄 We work with nature, not against it — supporting the natural cycle every step of the way.
At Far Ocean, freshness isn’t just a promise.It’s a way of life — one that’s thoughtful, sustainable, and made to last.
Our Commitment – Fresh Thinking, Fresh Catch, Freshly Delivered
At Far Ocean, we’re proud to be evolving — not just keeping up with the world, but staying ahead of it.
We’re re-positioning ourselves as a leading global supplier of premium long-line fish, serving both the HORECA trade and the FMCG market with purpose and passion.
Our commitment is simple:
Deliver the best, do it responsibly, and always with heart.
We carefully source our long-line catch from trusted partners around the world — ensuring sustainability, traceability, and unbeatable freshness in every cut. Whether it’s a five-star kitchen or your favourite neighbourhood grocer, we’re here to provide clean, ocean-friendly protein that chefs love and customers trust.
With over 50 years of experience behind us, we know that success isn’t just about what’s on the plate — it’s about how it got there.So we go the extra mile (and ocean) to make sure our supply chain is efficient, ethical, and aligned with the values that matter most.
Far Ocean is growing with the times, but we’ll always stay grounded in the things that made us who we are:
Freshness. Trust. And joy in every bite.
