News & Announcements

Tsavliris Salvage is officially a licensed member of Marine Emergency Mutual Aid Centre (MEMAC), a marine environmental, intergovernmental organisation based in Bahrain, whose mission is to ensure the environmental protection of the ROPME sea area. The ROPME sea area consists of eight Member States: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The new collaboration strengthens Tsavliris position in this highly regulated area and will utilise its significant experience through a wide range of services related to marine salvage and towage. All services will be provided on a 24/7 basis with the highest standards. memac-rsa.org

On 23 December 2019, the Bulk Carrier "EDELWEISS" (GT 40,160 – DWT 73,800), loaded with 71,627 tonnes of Indonesian steam coal, ran aground about 200 miles from Taboneo, Indonesia. During the incident the vessel was on a voyage from Taboneo, Indonesia to Yeosu, South Korea, with about 1,500 tonnes bunkers onboard.
Tsavliris were contracted to provide salvage assistance. On 9 March 2020, the 10-week salvage operation was completed successfully.

A six-month operation started at the end of October 2019, when the geared Bulk Carrier “FIRST I’’(GT 32,415 - DWT 58,735) sustained rudder damage disabling her in Suez canal. During the incident the vessel was fully laden with 56,000 tonnes of wheat.
Tsavliris were contracted to tow the vessel from Suez Canal to Indonesia and later to Singapore.

Wishing you all the best in these challenging times.
Happy Easter filled with good health and happiness.

Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) provided 214 services to vessels carrying 2,308,756 tonnes of potentially polluting cargo and fuel during operations in 2019, demonstrating the importance of professional salvors' role in protecting the marine environment.

Tsavliris has had a busy first quarter with several succesful salvage cases namely the BC "CHRIS GR", the BC "AEOLOS", the BC "FIRST I", the BC "EDELWEISS" and other ongoing operations such as the BC ‘’LILA TOKYO’’ and the BC "LADY I".

The 2nd WORLD SHIPPING LAW FORUM took place on 7 February 2020 at the Hotel NJV Athens Plaza. Experts of the industry discussed and debated current issues in shipping law. Mr George Tsavliris participated in a panel alongside Ms Manuela Bottiglieri (Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping), Mr John Platsidakis (Anangel Maritime) and Mr John Su (Erasmus Shipinvest).

Organised with great success for the 3rd consequent time, the Slide2Open Shipping Finance 2020 aimed at producing tangible results, while providing delegates with valuable financial and commercial insight into activities, offerings, best practices and trends. The conference took place in Athens on 30 January 2020. The conference organisers, speakers, presenters and panelists all had considerable expertise and success stories to share. Mr George Tsavliris participated as a key speaker.

On 3 December 2019, the Bulk Carrier "CHRIS GR" (GT 30,632 – DWT 55,715), laden with 51,400 tonnes of brazilian yellow maize in bulk, immobilised due to main engine problem about 20 miles east off Cape Bojeador, Philippines. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Santos, Brazil to Japan. The area had been heavily affected by the Tropical Cyclone "Kammuri". Tsavliris was contracted to provide salvage assistance.

On 6 January 2020, the Bulk Carrier "AEOLOS" (GT 19,882 - DWT 31,640), laden with about 19,274 tonnes of steel products, immobilised due to rudder problems 23 miles north-east of Monemvasia, Peloponnese, Greece. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Nemrut Bay and Diliskelesi, Turkey, to San Nikolas and Buenos Aires, Argentina. On the same day, Tsavliris was contracted to provide salvage assistance.

TSAVLIRIS GROUP celebrated their New Year's "Pita Cutting" event on 27 January 2020. The occasion included the annual blessing and was attended by the TSAVLIRIS family and staff.
Happy New Year to all with 2020 blessings!

Andreas Tsavliris gave his annual lecture at the City University of London to over 130 master's degree students on 23 January 2020. The presentation was on "Shipping Trade & Finance" and the topics discussed included the ordering of new buildings, buying and selling second hand vessels, chartering, insurance, banking, financing and currencies.

"Winning Shipping Strategies: Theory and Evidence from Leading Shipowners" is a brand new powerful book by co-authors Professor Paul Emmanuelides and Mr George Tsavliris.The publication develops a comprehensive framework of winning shipping strategies and presents empirical evidence from case studies of leading firms from the thriving Greek shipping community.

The TSAVLIRIS GROUP has proudly published the story of its founder Alexander G. Tsavliris and the evolution of the family business up to date.
The 200-page edition was published by Argo Publications and the well-known maritime historian Mr George M.Foustanos.

A special award was presented to Mr Nicolas Tsavliris, Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch, for his continuous support, his 15 years Chairmanship at the Greek Branch since 2004 and his long-standing dedication to the Institute, being a Member for over 50 years now. The ceremony took place during the 15th ICS Annual Forum on 10 December 2019.