How a sailor shortage is crippling ship maintenance at sea
Sixty-three percent of executive officers said that insufficient manning made it “moderately to extremely difficult to complete repairs while underway."
By Diana Stancy
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Watchdog: surface fleet sailors still not getting enough sleep
Sailors have cited manning levels and uncomfortable mattresses as reasons why they can't get solid rest on their ships, according to a new report.
Sailors who sign up for 3-year journeyman sea tours to get bonus pay
Benefits include incentive bonuses ranging from $200 to $800 a month.
By Diana Stancy