Current Hiring in US GOM

Ballpark figures. Most everyone is paying ABs and QMEDs with all the stcw bells and whistles anywhere from mid 300s to low 400s a day. 100 ton-200 ton captains can find low 300s to mid 400s depending on experience.

3rd/2nd mates anywhere from low 500s to high 600s depending on experience w/dp

3rd/2nd engineers anywhere from low 500s to high 700s depending on experience

Chief Mates/1st assistants low 800s to mid 900s

Master/Cheng 900-1000+.

This is based on who I know and talk to. I’m sure mileage will vary but this is a good ballpark of ranges.

Edit: I’ll also add that a company running a smaller fleet with older vessels working the shelf most likely isn’t paying these wages. I’m referring to companies with the bigger and newer equipment working deep water.

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