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PCNC Board Supports Port of San Francisco Fresh Fish Market at Fisherman’s Wharf

PCNC Board Supports Port of San Francisco Fresh Fish Market at Fisherman’s Wharf

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At the February 12, 2019 PCNC Board members expressed their support for the new Fresh Fish Market at the Port of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Board Member Anita Yao (Port of San Francisco) introduced the team from the Fresh Fisherman’s Group that is selling fresh fish straight off their boats!
The group that met with the PCNC Board included: Giuseppe Pennisi—owner of F/V Pioneer, Nicholas Krieger—owner of F/V Take Time and Jolene Skinner who are pictured along Board Members Nick Marrone, Anita Yao and Ron Brown. Not pictured but also attending were Laura Schaefer, Community Programs Operations Director, Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District and Randall Scott, Executive Director, Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District.

Giuseppe “Joe” Pennisi   and Nicholas Krieger have been selling rockfish, petrale sole and other fish from their boats as part of this exciting new project at the Port of San Francisco that allows fishermen to selldirectly to retail customers from their boats.

The Northern Waterfront, including Fisherman’s Wharf, Hyde Street Pier and Pier 39, draws 15 million visitors a year, according to the Port, yet few people — whether tourists orlocals — are able to take part in the traditional fishing culture there.

“It’s fun seeing people at the dock,” Pennisi said. “Sometimes we had 30 people hanging out.”

The Pennisi family has a long tradition of sustainable fishing in California and has been trawling in the waters off of California since the early 1900s. Giuseppe “Joe” Pennisi started fishing in California when he was seven years old. Beginning his career working on his father’s boats, he has made a career fishing everywhere from Monterey to the Bering Sea. In 2000 he purchased his boat the Pioneer and launched Pioneer Seafoods.

For more information about Giuseppe and Pioneer Seafood please go to:

http://pioneerseafoods.com/seafood-sales-finally-way-fishermans-wharf/
Port of Oakland: Journal of Commerce Senior Editor Speaks at PCNC (April 2016)

Port of Oakland: Journal of Commerce Senior Editor Speaks at PCNC (April 2016)

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One of the world’s most influential shipping journalists is bullish on the Port of Oakland. Journal of Commerce Senior Editor Bill Mongelluzzo said this month he’s impressed with opportunities opening up here. But he cautioned that the Port community must pull together to realize its promise. “I see blue skies ahead for Oakland,” Mr. Mongelluzzo told an audience of 100 at a Propeller Club of Northern California luncheon. “You have the ability here, and the infrastructure is being developed; but it’s all about productivity and consistency.” The internationally renowned expert drew on decades of experience in summarizing the Port’s prospects. He said Oakland will be one of few U.S. megaports capable of handling the world’s biggest ships. Oakland has tall cranes and deep-water berths, to accommodate megaships, he pointed out. “The megaships are on the way and they’re here to stay,” he said. A concern, Mr. Mongelluzzo said, is a past reputation for problematic labor relations. The perception can result in some cargo loss from Oakland, he said. He countered that by saying that Oakland’s rank and file dockworkers are the most productive on the West Coast. Each crane operator moves 30-to-40 containers on an off ships every hour, he said, far outpacing competitors. The editor projected 3-to-5 percent cargo volume growth for Oakland and other West Coast ports in coming years. He said Oakland work practices must change to meet the increase. “Monday-through-Friday, 8-to-5 operating hours can’t happen anymore,” he said. “It won’t do the job.” Mr. Mongelluzzo spent eight hours visiting Port of Oakland operations before he spoke. His observation: “I’m optimistic, especially after the tour. Everyone here is stepping up to the plate.”