On May 15, 6:24*am, "Pop-eye" wrote:
$550 a day for a "Captain" is a high rate?

That's about $70/hour for an 8 hour day.


Actually a 12 hours is standard day.
$550/12 = $45.83 per hour

Thats just about what a new RN gets after a 18 month program (2 year
AS degree)
Then add that 14/7 day work schedule. Heart stopping food.
Not sure if its such good money. But if ur from TX LA MS FL woking in
the GOM maybe the the only option ya got cause ya got a 10th grade
education n it beats welfare.

No wonder there is a mariner shortage

Bob

Less than a plumber.

Less than an electrician.

More than a commuter airline pilot.

About equal to an interior design consultant.

I hope the tug has nice interior touches.