Retort Processors (Cannery):  Processors approved to produce shelf-stable, non-refrigerated seafood product in cans, jars, or retort plastic pouches.

Land-based Processors:   Processors approved to produce fresh, frozen, salted, or formulated seafood products at a land based facility.

Vessel Processors: Processors approved to produce fresh, frozen, salted, or formulated seafood products onboard a large floating vessel facility.

Direct Market Fishing Vessels:  Processors approved to produce fresh and frozen seafood products of their own catch onboard a small floating boat facility.

Shucker / Packers: Processors approved to grow, harvest, or buy shellstock (oysters, clams, or mussels) and can pack the shellstock or shuck and pack the shellfish (without shell) for sale.

Shellfish Harvesters: Harvests shellstock and delivers to processor or shipper.