While all colleagues share the trials and tribulations of professional fishing, the way sailors are paid varies from boat to boat. As the first officer of a fishing vessel, you manage the boat when the captain can't, manage the staff and generally perform all of the vessel's tasks as needed. Abroad, Glenn Cameron consults with the local fishing fleet before negotiating the wage rate of a local colleague. In addition, most of the crew's food is paid for on the boat and they take a van to take them to dinner after the rental season is over.
While driving the 59-foot Spencer, Sea Check, Captain VJ Bell hired a second officer and matched the first officer's salary. Captain Glenn Cameron has more than 30 years of experience in charter fishing and has a past as captain of the year at InTheBite. In addition to being friendly and courteous, Glenn Cameron recommends that mate include the fishing party of the day.
