850hrs * 194 is about 138k euro, which is £120k at todays money. Out of which you will pay hotac, which is tax deductible but that doesnt mean it is free.
A stansted capt is £127k for the same hours, but on a 5/4 not commuting, (a 5/5 floating skipper is really 7/3!), with paid sick pay, holiday pay, all hotac a pension and most importantly LEGAL! Now with also union backing.
This contracting must stop. Cancer on the entire industry.