| Employees Status | ||||
| 12/31/2015 | 12/31/2016 | 12/31/2017 | ||
| Office service | 29 | 27 | 27 | |
| Number of employees | Sea service | 423 | 352 | 295 |
| Total | 452 | 379 | 322 | |
| Average Age (years) | 43 | 40.77 | 42.4 | |
| Average Service years | 16.4 | 15.59 | 16.59 | |
| Education | Ph.D. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Master’s | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| Bachelor’s | 285 | 208 | 179 | |
| High School | 120 | 88 | 91 | |
| Middle school and below | 37 | 56 | 44 | |
Sincere Navigation Corporation follows labors rules and regulations in all relevant jurisdictions. Staff application procedures, appointments, and compensations are clearly specified in the company’s human resources management policy in order to protect the rights of employees. The company provides health checks as well as provide health guidebooks and manuals. In addition, Sincere Navigation Corporation also provides travel accident insurance for the employees for company-related travels.
For ship-based employees, the crew employment contract and the work environment of the ships follows the “Maritime Labour Convention.”
The channels of dialogue and communication with employees are clear and employees are regularly informed on major matters of the company by corporate memorandum and email.