13. 2013 marks our ten-year anniversary and needless to say this is cause for celebration! Our cooling tower company began as a single office with a small, hardworking and dedicated staff. Today CTD has blossomed into a healthy, robust organization employing over 150 Americans in more than 10 offices nationwide.
Ship captains take care of the business, navigation and operation of all types of vessels. The captain works with officers and crews to set a ship's speed and course, monitor a ship's positions, and avoid hazards. Captains also ensure their ship's engines and equipment are maintained and that proper safety procedures are followed.
Salary. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top 10 percent of captains earn an average of $119,280 per year, or $57.35 per hour, as of May 2011. The lowest-earning 10 percent of captains earn an average of only $30,820 per year, or $14.82 per hour. Those who command the U.S. Navy's unarmed, civilian-crewed supply ships earn $219,159, or $600.44 per day, as of August 2012. Captains are only paid for the days they spend aboard a ship and in command of it.