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Oil Tanker Captains Reportedly Earning $100,000 a Month
Original: Oil Tanker Captains Earn $100K Monthly Amid Iran Strait Attacks
Captains piloting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly earning as much as $100,000 a month, as attacks linked to tensions with Iran make the route increasingly dangerous. Shipping through the strait carries heightened risk of strikes, and crews willing to make the passage are commanding extraordinary premiums. Commenters are debating whether the pay reflects fair compensation for the danger involved.
Why now: Attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have raised demand and risk premiums for tanker crews, making the unusually high pay a talking point.
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