Contract Profile: Saltwater, Inc.

This is a summary of some of the major aspects, regarding pay and benefits, of the current (2009) SWI contract. We've tried to use the latest information available. We hope that it is the most accurate. Corrections are welcome.


Observers can request an assignment: Yes

Briefing/Debriefing: $90

Waiting Pay: None

• Meals reimbursed after 3rd day of briefing/training
  
• Weekends: No pay, meals reimbursed
  

Food Per Diem (when kitchen is available):

• Seattle: $25
• Anchorage: $25
• Dutch/Kodiak/Others: $25

Food Per Diem (no kitchen):

• Seattle: $50
• Anchorage: $50
• Dutch/Kodiak/Others: $50
  

Food Per Diem:

• Reduced to $20 on days partially attached to boats or on days turned around at airport (canceled flight) after a briefing/training
• Not entitled on weekends
• Not entitled until after 3rd day after briefing/training
• Not entitled after 5th day of debriefing unless lengthened by NMFS
  

Bonus Pay (150 days in calendar year): $8/day

Insurance Reimbursements: $95/mo (with proof of coverage)

Gear Reimbursement (Grades 2-7): $35/mo (up to $245 per calendar year)

Seafarers Money Purchase Pension Plan (401k): 2.0% of wages pre-tax by contractor

At Sea Daily Wages:

• Grade 1 (0-90): $134/day
  
• Grade 2 (91-180): $150
  
• Grade 3 (181-270): $162
  
• Grade 4 (271-360): $172
  
• Grade 5 (361-450): $182
  
• Grade 6 (451-999): $192
  
• Grade 7 (1000 +): $197
  

Unassigned while deployed: Company reserves the right to reduce observer to half pay after 4 unassigned days to remain in the field or observer can leave the field to debrief.

Seniority in Hiring: 70% of priors Grade 2 and above.

Returning to previous pay grade after lapse of certification: 50 days