Our vessels are legally classified as fishing vessels, and there are no work hour restrictions for fishing vessels in the U.S. Code of Laws. This is unusual for the rest of the United States Merchant Marine, which has a 12-hours-per-day work restriction. We have this classification because we are closely connected to the fishing industry, and the Bering Sea fishing industry in particular precludes any artificial limit on the number of hours a person works in one day.

That being said, all reputable Alaskan fishing companies are well aware of the need to protect their employees from overwork. While we strive to keep work hours reasonable we are up front about the sometimes grueling nature of the work here.

While it’s impossible to say how many hours you’ll work on any given trip, our crew members average about 11 hours of work per day. Keep in mind, this amount is averaged over time at sea, working cargo at port, and the downtime that sometimes occurs between cargo sessions. 

While at sea, the workday is usually anywhere from 8-12 hours per day. You may occasionally have to work an 18-24 hour day, though it is unusual. If this type of work schedule frightens you, CTI is not the place for you. 

We also pay daily and do not pay overtime. Pay is based on merit and seniority, with merit taking precedence.

Very few people can do this kind of work. This is not a common job for common mariners. Our crew members are extremely tough, driven individuals who need a challenge in their work life. This is why our mariners are among the best paid in the industry.