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‘I don’t know how this story’s going to end’: Pioneer Seafoods’ future on the line after Redwood City port terminates contract

The Pioneer, a 76-foot-long seafaring trawler, has left its dock in Redwood City and relocated to Richmond after its permit was terminated by the Port of Redwood City. The boat was where Pioneer Seafoods’ owner, Giuseppe Pennisi, sold his fresh-caught fish directly to customers, an enterprise that is now in jeopardy.

Fresh from the water: Popular local fishing boat starts selling direct from the dock at Port of Redwood City

‘People are starting to have access to fish in their own backyard’ The Pioneer Seafoods boat docked at its new home in the Redwood City harbor. (Image via Pioneer Seafoods FB page) “Ahoy mates, land ho.” Thus began the Facebook post announcing that Pioneer Seafoods, a popular San Francisco-based fishing boat, will now be selling fresh, local seafood out of the Port of Redwood City. Owner Giuseppe Pennisi made the move to Redwood City ...