With a lot of union tug/ATB companies getting substantial raises over the last year does anyone know where Vane Brothers is at with pay/quality of life on board. I remember hearing NYC wages differed from anywhere else and ATBs also had a different pay scale. Any input is appreciated.
They got big raises for them prolly on par with every other NYC company
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They’re paying over $800 for mates? That’s a bit more than I had heard, but my info is old.
I heard mid 700’s and always said prolly on par and a big raise for “them”
I’m glad they got something, if they do better, we all do better. I feel the wages in the NE need to be higher, no one is applying. The ones we do get don’t have the skill set needed yet.
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Is Vane still short? I haven’t seen many hiring ads lately coming from them.
Every day it becomes more and more apparent how much I’m selling myself short as an OSV mate.
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Well, the grass isn’t always greener. I often consider where I would be if I sailed deep sea. There just weren’t any jobs when I was looking.
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Few months ago, talked to a former relief of mine who’s the chief engineer on one of their atbs. Mid 700s was his rate if i recall correctly. I don’t think they will ever be one of the highest paying companies, but they have perks that kinda make up for it.
Newer, fairly well maintained equipment. They also still pay the time and a half if they ask you to work over. Once a year they get that safety bonus that is substantial for officers. They also have a longevity bonus now.
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I hear ya. OSVs were never the plan for me either but I was of the belief they were the only ones hiring and paying well when I started. Still plenty of tine for a course correct, though. Would be put Fourchon to stern soon.
Vanes boats are nice. OSV livin vs tugs probably doesn’t compare but tugs are fun.
OSVs are cool but when they start cutting day rates it’s the fucking worst. I went from 600/day back in 2016 to 300 over night.