The salty taste you are experiencing could be due to many causes. It could be that you are dehydrated especially if you are taking a medicine such as a diuretic, or drinking too much cafienated drinks (coffee, coke.. etc).
Browse Ingram Barge Co. Ingram Barge Co. Deckhands earn $28,000 annually, or $13 per hour, which is 7% lower than the national average for all Deckhands at $30,000 annually and 74% lower than the national salary average for âall working Americans.
Deckhands work under the supervision of the vessel Captain or the tankerman on watch. The standard work schedule for all deckhands is 28 days on the boat, 14 days off; however this work schedule may vary. All crew live, eat, and work aboard the vessel.