TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP - News & Announcements

Container Vessel "SC PHILLY" - 2022 Nov 25

On 20 November 2022, the Container Vessel "SC PHILLY" (GT 9,957 – DWT 14,000), partly laden with containers, experienced main engine problems in Gulf of Almeria, Spain. 

Despite all difficulties in locating an "all weather" powerful tug, Tsavliris despatched the AHT "KOLGA" (BHP 16,316 – BP 208) on the same day.

On 21 November, the tug arrived at the casualty's position and towage to Algeciras Roads, Spain, commenced in severe weather conditions (9BF).
On 23 November, the convoy arrived at destination and the operation was successfully completed.