Slavery did not distract them from quarreling. It's just another example of their anti-social behavior.
'Captain', in my universe. is analogous to that of US Naval rank of Captain. It refers both to rank AND the commanding officer of a ship. Vanic was a Commander before getting promoted to full captain. In the interim, after Marius died, he assumed the role of 'captain' because he was the next in rank.
Next rank above Captain is Rear Admiral or Vice-Admiral, depending on which navy you're using as a guide. And admirals do command fleets. But Vanic is not commanding an entire fleet. Only a small task force.
The Navy I've constructed has SIMILAR ranks to those used in today's military, but not exact. I've made alterations to fit the setting.
In the British and American Navies, there was once a rank of 'Commodore'.
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com·mo·dore (kŏm'ə-dôr', -dōr') 
n. - (Abbr. Com.) A commissioned rank formerly used in the U.S. Navy that was above captain and below rear admiral. Abolished in 1899, it was restored temporarily during World War II.
- One who holds this rank.
- Used as an unofficial designation for a captain in the British Navy temporarily in command of a fleet division or squadron.
- The senior captain of a naval squadron or merchant fleet.
- The presiding officer of a yacht club.
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I've created the title 'Force Commander' which is comparable. But it is a war-time rank. If war erupted, then Vanic may be promoted to that.