Choice and Prime beef for ships

USDA Choice and Prime steaks and roasts for the officers' mess, cruise dining rooms and yachts, frozen for long voyages or chilled for turnaround day. Conventional by default, with halal and kosher options for the main cuts.

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Line: Choice & Prime
Storage: Frozen 0°F / −18°C · chilled on request
Source: USDA-inspected packers
Units: kg or lb · IMPA-coded
Coverage: 165 ports · US, Mexico, Caribbean, Panama

Cuts we supply

Cut	Grades	Typical use on board
Ribeye, lip-on or boneless	Choice, Prime	Steaks, prime rib
Striploin (New York strip)	Choice, Prime	Steaks
Tenderloin, PSMO	Choice, Prime	Filet, banquets
Top sirloin butt	Choice	Steaks, roasts
Short ribs	Choice, Prime	Braised dishes
Brisket	Choice, Prime	Smoked and braised

Premium prices move with the USDA boxed beef market. We publish a weekly price list tied to the USDA cutout, and quotes hold for 24 to 48 hours.

How we handle it

Graded beefEvery premium case carries the USDA grade from a federally inspected packer.
Frozen or chilledFrozen at 0°F (−18°C) for long voyages, or chilled for cruise turnarounds and short runs.
Portioned on requestAsk for portion-cut steaks and we'll quote packer-portioned product in the weights you specify.
Logged cold chainEach delivery carries a temperature log and a photo of the product temperature on the signed receipt.

Who orders it

Officers' mess on tankers and container ships, cruise ship dining rooms, superyachts and charter boats, and owners' visits.

Questions

Choice & Prime beef: questions

Do you supply USDA Prime beef to ships?

Yes. We supply Prime and Choice ribeye, striploin, tenderloin, short ribs and brisket, frozen or chilled.

How are premium beef prices set?

We publish a weekly price list tied to the USDA boxed beef cutout, so prices follow the market. Quotes hold for 24 to 48 hours.

Can you portion steaks to a set weight?

Yes. Tell us the steak weight you need and we'll quote packer-portioned product.

Order choice & Prime beef for your vessel

Send the vessel, port, ETA and quantities. We reply with a quote in kg or lb.

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Standards on every order

USDA-inspected beefFederally inspected plants only
KosherCertified packers, sealed cases
HalalCertified packers, sealed cases
FSIS certificatesExport and ship-stores paperwork
Logged cold chainTemperature photo on every receipt
IMPA-codedQuotes match the requisition
TWIC driversUnescorted terminal access
Mexico-readyExport papers for SENASICA
Panama CanalDelivery by launch at anchor
Cruise linesPalletized for turnaround day

Kosher and halal certification comes from our packers; we sell their certified product in sealed cases. Badges are descriptive, not third-party marks.