Under instructions from the Voluntary Administrators, FTI Consulting, in the matter of A. Raptis & Sons Pty Limited (+six others) (Administrators Appointed).
Gordon Brothers invites expressions of interest for the acquisition of the Raptis NPF fishing fleet comprising 16 fishery specific trawlers and one custom purpose specific mothership. These assets are available en-bloc or on an individual basis. This is a rare opportunity to acquire proven fishing assets that are closely matched to productive fishing grounds. This fleet solution is supported by appropriate licensing and extensive shoreline infrastructure that is well established in Karumba and Colmslie, Queensland, Australia.
Also available for purchase are the relevant Commonwealth / State catch permits and quotas associated with the fleet. Prawning and fishing permits and quotas are able to be sold separately to the vessels based on a buyer’s requirements.
For further information or to receive a copy of the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) please contact us directly.
Please click on each link for more information regarding individual vessels, including an extensive image gallery.
1. Northern Pearl (1996) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
2. Adelaide Pearl (1996) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
3. Arnhem Pearl (1995) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
4. Australian Pearl (1996) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
5. Flinders Pearl (1995) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
6. Karumba Pearl (1996) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
7. Raptis Pearl (1996) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Brisbane, Queensland
8. Admiralty Pearl (1985) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
9. Brisbane Pearl (1980) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
10. Dolphin Pearl (1996) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Brisbane, Queensland
11. Dampier Pearl (1984) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
12. Eylandt Pearl (1984) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
13. KPV Sandpiper (1984) | Outrigger Trawler | NPF licence available | Brisbane, Queensland
14. Sarriba (1989) | Fin Fish Vessel | Karumba, Queensland
15. Territory Pearl (1983) | Fin Fish Vessel | NPF licence available | Karumba, Queensland
16. Kestrel Bay Mothership (1991) | Supply Vessel | Karumba, Queensland
17. Anna Pearl (1992) | Outrigger Trawler | GSV licences available | Adelaide, South Australia
A Buyer’s Premium of 8.5% plus GST will be applicable to the sales on the vessel fleet.
Additional NPF fishing licenses are available for the vessels, please contact us for further information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Inspections: By Appointment
Location: Karumba and Brisbane, Queensland and Adelaide, South Australia
EOI Closing: July 17, 2026 – The vendor reserves the right to exclude or sell assets at any time
CONTACT
Australia and NZ:
Geoff Eaton | +61 (0) 417 618 689 | geaton@gordonbrothers.com
Matt Plunkett | +61 (0) 413 627 716 | mplunkett@gordonbrothers.com
Licensing:
Anthony Ciconte | +61 (0) 438 684 999 | anthony@atlantisfcg.com
Nicola Sondermeyer | +61 (0) 439 311 362 | nicola@atlantisfcg.com
South East Asia:
Chris Edwards | +63 917 500 2905 | cedwards@gordonbrothers.com
EMEA:
Oliver Veart | +44 (0) 7825 819 188 | oveart@gordonbrothers.com
