Lets Gather some info on repu steps (sailor reputation command in game when you get into next step)

Level 9 - You currently have 36540 reputation in the Merchant Marines.

With a long, low 'AAAARRRRRrrrrrr!!!', you prove that you are not someone to be
taken lightly.

Level 6 - You currently have 6315 reputation in the Merchant Marines.

With the barest of efforts, you bark out a resounding 'AAAARRrrrr.'