Over the past twelve months, the pandemic has tremendous impact on the shipping industry. By working closely together, our office staff and seafarers have overcome many of the challenges. Just when we thought we have managed to control the Delta variant, we now face the new Omicron variant. Looking on the brighter side, it seems that Omicron is more infectious but less severe.
过去一年，航运业面临重重挑战。通过密切的配合与合作，在森海，我们的岸基人员和海员共同努力克服了许多困难，德尔塔变体基本得到控制的时候，奥密克戎再度侵袭，而且传染力更强，好在重症率不是很高。
As 2021 comes to an end, we wish to express our special thanks to you and your family members. With your commitment to support for the shipping industry, life goes on amid the chaos and pandemic restrictions. The supply chain is essential and all of us have an important role to play.
2021即将过去，在这里感谢各位同仁及您的家人，是你们对航运业的孜孜奉献，是你们的坚持让人们的正常生活得以进行，为人们源源不断的输送生活生产物资。
Social media is quick to report news and information. Increasingly, we demand more transparency about the spread of virus. In providing accurate information and care, we engage our seafarers through pre-joining briefing and frequent communication while they serve on board the vessels.
社交媒体可以快速传播新闻和信息，因而提升了我们对疫情相关信息透明度的要求，为了给船员提供准确的信息，我们对上船的船员进行岗前宣贯，也加强了与在船船员的沟通。
Due to China’s Zero Covid policy, limited foreign crew are allowed into China. This is good to protect us but making it very difficult for the Shipowners and Managers to deliver their new vessels. As a result, in addition to a normal crew contract, we have undertaken many short delivery contracts. Many of the short contracts are from new international Shipowners with no Chinese crew experience. It is a new experience for them and we are happy that our Chinese crew meet their expectations. We hope that they will continue to employ our Chinese crew for the longer term.
中国的清零政策使得外国船员很难入境中国，虽然很好地保护了国民，但却给船东及船管交付新船带来很大阻碍，森海因此承担了许多短期送船项目，签订合同的多为从没雇佣过中国船员的国际船东和船管，这对他们来说是一种全新的尝试，对于中国船员他们都很满意，也希望他们能够继续长期雇佣我们的中国船员。
However, one of the reasons why they do not engage Chinese crew for a normal contract is because of our Chinese crew refusing to sail to some countries like Philippines, Indonesia and India where they perceive as high health risk countries.
但是中国船员不愿意前往菲律宾，印尼以及印度等高风险国家也让船东很难和他们签署长期的海员雇佣合同。
Singhai Singapore is responsible for other nationalities crew supply to our clients. As a result, the demand for Filipino, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Eastern European crew has increased in 2021. These crew have no problem sailing to these countries as long as strict health precautions are in place.
除中国船员外，新加坡森海还可派遣其他国籍船员，来自菲律宾、印度尼西亚、越南和东欧的船员2021年都有所增加，只要有严格的防疫措施，他们可以前往疫情较为严重的国家。
After battling with the pandemic for some time, countries are now better equipped to deal with the virus through vaccinations and health care planning. Ports are also giving vaccination boosters to crew. There will be lesser restrictions for crew travel. The time will come when Chinese crew are too costly and may be priced out of the market. Shipowners will have no choice but to employ more crew from other nationalities to keep the cost down. In this regard, we hope our Chinese crew wages can stabilize and a shift in their mindset to stay competitive.
新冠肆虐后，各国凭借疫苗和更全面的防疫措施能够从容应对，港口也能为船员提供疫苗和加强针接种，对船员的旅行限制也进一步放松，最终国际船东会因为雇佣中国船员成本过高而不得不选择外国船员，我们希望中国船员的工资能够最终稳定下来，换个角度思考，以此保持中国船员的竞争力。
International Shipowners with ships trading worldwide are usually forward looking and invest in advanced technologies and equipment in their new buildings. Many have robust shipboard procedures, training and high expectations for their crew. As a result, our Chinese crew employed by the international shipping companies have benefitted and are in high demand.
进行全球贸易的国际船东具有前瞻性地对自己的新船下大手笔，为其配备先进的设备，并且建立了系统全面的流程，对船员的培训和要求也比较高，因而受雇于这些船舶的中国船员能力和竞争力都很强。
Though the challenges on board may be cultural differences with multi nationalities crew, but by learning to adapt and respect for each other, the crew can work happily together. As English is the common language on board, communication is not a problem.
但在这样的船上工作可能也要处理文化差异，不断的学习和适应，最终和异国的同事和平相处，默契配合，并且能够使用英语和同事无障碍交流。
Over the years, Singhai has been successful in providing Chinese crew to many international Shipowners and Managers. They are happy with our Chinese crew. Many have long term plan and will continue to take in cadets and other positions as they expand their fleet.
多年来，森海为众多国际船东和管理公司提供了大量的中国船员，对于我们的中国船员他们都很满意，他们很多都会继续招募中国的实习生和船员。
In 2021, the dry bulk and container market did well. It was reported that the outlook of dry bulk and container market in 2022 is expected to remain stable, largely supported by global economic recovery-related industrial materials.
2021年，干散货和集装箱市场表现良好，据悉，全球经济复苏，工业原料需求走高，2022年干散货和集装箱市场前景较为乐观。
But in 2021, the tanker market has been weak. As reported, the freight rate in 2022 is expected to lift due to below-average oil inventories, lower fleet-to-orderbook ratios and rise in ship scrapping. However, some sources feel that the tanker market may still be highly uncertain.
但在2021年，油轮市场一直疲软。据报道，由于石油库存低于平均水平、油船订舱率低，以及船舶报废率上升，预计2022年运费将上涨。然而，一些业内人士认为，油轮市场仍有很大的不确定性。
Moving ahead, we hope that the Omicron variant is the last virus of concern. As vaccine reduces the pandemic impact and with newly developed antiviral drugs to further reduce hospitalization, this is a glimmer of good news. We hope the global economy will gradually improve.
希望奥密克戎是最后一个引起关注的病毒变体，随着疫苗能够抵御新冠的大范围传播，新研发药物进一步降低住院率，全球经济也终将好转。
We thank you all for your commitment and support. Wishing you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
感谢大家的辛勤奉献和支持，最后祝大家新年快乐，身体健康，万事如意！
Francis Chin joined Singhai in 2017 and is currently the Executive Director of Singhai Singapore. The Singapore team is responsible for the supply of multi nationalities crew to international Shipowners and Managers.
Francis Chin 2017年加入森海，目前任新加坡森海执行董事，他带领的新加坡团队主要负责向国际船东及船管公司派遣来自众多国家的船员。
In the early years, he sailed as a Chief Engineer and then came ashore to work in the shipyards. Following, he joined a Tanker company as Technical Superintendent and eventually became Managing Director. Through part time study, he is graduated with Master of Business Administration and Master of Finance. His interest is in reading, learning and active sports.
Over the past twelve months, the pandemic has tremendous impact on the shipping industry. By working closely together, our office staff and seafarers have overcome many of the challenges. Just when we thought we have managed to control the Delta variant, we now face the new Omicron variant. Looking on the brighter side, it seems that Omicron is more infectious but less severe.
过去一年，航运业面临重重挑战。通过密切的配合与合作，在森海，我们的岸基人员和海员共同努力克服了许多困难，德尔塔变体基本得到控制的时候，奥密克戎再度侵袭，而且传染力更强，好在重症率不是很高。
As 2021 comes to an end, we wish to express our special thanks to you and your family members. With your commitment to support for the shipping industry, life goes on amid the chaos and pandemic restrictions. The supply chain is essential and all of us have an important role to play.
2021即将过去，在这里感谢各位同仁及您的家人，是你们对航运业的孜孜奉献，是你们的坚持让人们的正常生活得以进行，为人们源源不断的输送生活生产物资。
Social media is quick to report news and information. Increasingly, we demand more transparency about the spread of virus. In providing accurate information and care, we engage our seafarers through pre-joining briefing and frequent communication while they serve on board the vessels.
社交媒体可以快速传播新闻和信息，因而提升了我们对疫情相关信息透明度的要求，为了给船员提供准确的信息，我们对上船的船员进行岗前宣贯，也加强了与在船船员的沟通。
Due to China’s Zero Covid policy, limited foreign crew are allowed into China. This is good to protect us but making it very difficult for the Shipowners and Managers to deliver their new vessels. As a result, in addition to a normal crew contract, we have undertaken many short delivery contracts. Many of the short contracts are from new international Shipowners with no Chinese crew experience. It is a new experience for them and we are happy that our Chinese crew meet their expectations. We hope that they will continue to employ our Chinese crew for the longer term.
中国的清零政策使得外国船员很难入境中国，虽然很好地保护了国民，但却给船东及船管交付新船带来很大阻碍，森海因此承担了许多短期送船项目，签订合同的多为从没雇佣过中国船员的国际船东和船管，这对他们来说是一种全新的尝试，对于中国船员他们都很满意，也希望他们能够继续长期雇佣我们的中国船员。
However, one of the reasons why they do not engage Chinese crew for a normal contract is because of our Chinese crew refusing to sail to some countries like Philippines, Indonesia and India where they perceive as high health risk countries.
但是中国船员不愿意前往菲律宾，印尼以及印度等高风险国家也让船东很难和他们签署长期的海员雇佣合同。
Singhai Singapore is responsible for other nationalities crew supply to our clients. As a result, the demand for Filipino, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Eastern European crew has increased in 2021. These crew have no problem sailing to these countries as long as strict health precautions are in place.
除中国船员外，新加坡森海还可派遣其他国籍船员，来自菲律宾、印度尼西亚、越南和东欧的船员2021年都有所增加，只要有严格的防疫措施，他们可以前往疫情较为严重的国家。
After battling with the pandemic for some time, countries are now better equipped to deal with the virus through vaccinations and health care planning. Ports are also giving vaccination boosters to crew. There will be lesser restrictions for crew travel. The time will come when Chinese crew are too costly and may be priced out of the market. Shipowners will have no choice but to employ more crew from other nationalities to keep the cost down. In this regard, we hope our Chinese crew wages can stabilize and a shift in their mindset to stay competitive.
新冠肆虐后，各国凭借疫苗和更全面的防疫措施能够从容应对，港口也能为船员提供疫苗和加强针接种，对船员的旅行限制也进一步放松，最终国际船东会因为雇佣中国船员成本过高而不得不选择外国船员，我们希望中国船员的工资能够最终稳定下来，换个角度思考，以此保持中国船员的竞争力。
International Shipowners with ships trading worldwide are usually forward looking and invest in advanced technologies and equipment in their new buildings. Many have robust shipboard procedures, training and high expectations for their crew. As a result, our Chinese crew employed by the international shipping companies have benefitted and are in high demand.
进行全球贸易的国际船东具有前瞻性地对自己的新船下大手笔，为其配备先进的设备，并且建立了系统全面的流程，对船员的培训和要求也比较高，因而受雇于这些船舶的中国船员能力和竞争力都很强。
Though the challenges on board may be cultural differences with multi nationalities crew, but by learning to adapt and respect for each other, the crew can work happily together. As English is the common language on board, communication is not a problem.
但在这样的船上工作可能也要处理文化差异，不断的学习和适应，最终和异国的同事和平相处，默契配合，并且能够使用英语和同事无障碍交流。
Over the years, Singhai has been successful in providing Chinese crew to many international Shipowners and Managers. They are happy with our Chinese crew. Many have long term plan and will continue to take in cadets and other positions as they expand their fleet.
多年来，森海为众多国际船东和管理公司提供了大量的中国船员，对于我们的中国船员他们都很满意，他们很多都会继续招募中国的实习生和船员。
In 2021, the dry bulk and container market did well. It was reported that the outlook of dry bulk and container market in 2022 is expected to remain stable, largely supported by global economic recovery-related industrial materials.
2021年，干散货和集装箱市场表现良好，据悉，全球经济复苏，工业原料需求走高，2022年干散货和集装箱市场前景较为乐观。
But in 2021, the tanker market has been weak. As reported, the freight rate in 2022 is expected to lift due to below-average oil inventories, lower fleet-to-orderbook ratios and rise in ship scrapping. However, some sources feel that the tanker market may still be highly uncertain.
但在2021年，油轮市场一直疲软。据报道，由于石油库存低于平均水平、油船订舱率低，以及船舶报废率上升，预计2022年运费将上涨。然而，一些业内人士认为，油轮市场仍有很大的不确定性。
Moving ahead, we hope that the Omicron variant is the last virus of concern. As vaccine reduces the pandemic impact and with newly developed antiviral drugs to further reduce hospitalization, this is a glimmer of good news. We hope the global economy will gradually improve.
希望奥密克戎是最后一个引起关注的病毒变体，随着疫苗能够抵御新冠的大范围传播，新研发药物进一步降低住院率，全球经济也终将好转。
We thank you all for your commitment and support. Wishing you and your family a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
感谢大家的辛勤奉献和支持，最后祝大家新年快乐，身体健康，万事如意！
Francis Chin joined Singhai in 2017 and is currently the Executive Director of Singhai Singapore. The Singapore team is responsible for the supply of multi nationalities crew to international Shipowners and Managers.
Francis Chin 2017年加入森海，目前任新加坡森海执行董事，他带领的新加坡团队主要负责向国际船东及船管公司派遣来自众多国家的船员。
In the early years, he sailed as a Chief Engineer and then came ashore to work in the shipyards. Following, he joined a Tanker company as Technical Superintendent and eventually became Managing Director. Through part time study, he is graduated with Master of Business Administration and Master of Finance. His interest is in reading, learning and active sports.
Francis曾任轮机长，有丰富的船上经验，下船后在船厂工作，之后加入某油船公司任技术总监并升任总经理，通过业余学习，他取得了工商管理硕士和金融硕士学位，他十分热衷读书，学习和运动。
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