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Tanker Captains' Bonuses in Hormuz Strait
Reports indicate that tanker captains are earning substantial bonuses to transit the Hormuz Strait amid tensions with Iran. Captain salaries have soared, with some earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus.
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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.
2026-10-08 11:02 UTC