The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war

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Tanker captains are reportedly earning base salaries of $100,000 plus a $50,000 bonus per voyage through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened risks. Shipping traffic through the strait has fallen to its lowest level since July, with vessels increasingly using alternative export routes or turning off transponders to avoid detection.

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Reports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.

The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war

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