South Pacific Tuna Corporation

A proactive commitment to preserving the social, environmental and economic resources of the Western Central Pacific.

Going above and beyond to ensure the safety and security of our captains and crew.

Decades of accomplished industry leadership–on land and at sea–benefiting the entire U.S. Distant Water Tuna Fleet.

South Pacific Tuna Corporation manages 14 U.S. flag tuna vessels:

28 Jun

On Saturday, June 25, South Pacific Tuna Corporation and The Global Companies, (Ocean Global, LLC,

03 Mar

Statement from J. Douglas Hines, on behalf the Global Companies and South Pacific Tuna Corporation:

Captain Robert "Bobby" Virissimo currently serves as Vice President of Vessel Operations for South Pacific Tuna Corporation. With more than 40 years of experience in the tuna fishing industry, and an extensive background working for U.S. and international-flagged fishing vessels, Capt. Virissimo's in-depth knowledge of vessel operations is not only a boon to our own company, but to the industry as a whole.