TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP - News & Announcements
Maritime Conferences 2025 - 2025 Jul 02
29th Annual Economist Government Roundtable
The 29th Annual Economist Government Roundtable took place from 1 to 3 July 2025 at the Grand Resort Lagonissi in Athens.
George Tsavliris participated in the panel discussion "How do trade wars affect global maritime transport?
Donald Trump's tariffs and his recent claims over the Panama Canal underline that we have entered a new era in global maritime transport. The US-China competition is escalating and the commitment to free trade has been dealt severe blows. Where does Greek shipping stand within this context?"
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10-year Anniversary of "Project Connect - Adopt a Ship"
The 10-year Anniversary Reception of "Project Connect - Adopt a Ship", was completed successfully on 25 June 2025 at the Piraeus Yacht Club.
Tsavliris Salvage Group sponsored the event, continuing its support from the very beginning of the inception to the creation of the organisation. Mr George Tsavliris is the Honorary Chairman of "Project Connect - Adopt a Ship".
During the event, all significant milestones of the organisation were highlighted as well as the positive impact on educating children about the Greek shipping success story and its sustainability. The Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy, Mr Vasilis Kikilias congratulated everyone involved. Ms Irene Notias was a wonderful hostess and the successful conference turned into a great party till the early hours.
https://www.project-connect.gr/
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1st Conference of the Hellenic Shipowners' Association of Tugs, Salvage, Antipollution and Offshore Support Vessels
The 1st Conference of the Hellenic Shipowners' Association of Tugs, Salvage, Antipollution and Offshore Support Vessels was completed with great success on 23 June 2025 at "Stone Warehouse" of Piraeus. Tsavliris supported the event with a gold sponsorship.
The conference brought to the fore the salvage & towage industry for safety, environmental protection and support of the maritime economy.
Through four targeted modules — from tugboats and rescue vessels to anti-pollution and offshore activity — a substantive dialogue opened on the practical issues and strategic needs of the sector.
For more information, agenda, sponsors, speakers:
https://greektugownersconference.gr/en/
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9th Shipping Conference by Naftemporiki
Tsavliris supported the 9th Shipping Conference by Naftemporiki which took place on 28 May 2025 at the FOUR SEASONS ASTIR PALACE in Athens. The conference title was "Shipping in Disruption".
The conference brought together institutional entities, business leaders and industry experts in order to strengthen the dialogue between all parties, propose practical solutions and outline prospects for the future of shipping.
George Tsavliris participated as speaker in the panel discussion on Geopolitics and Shipping.
Conference programme: https://events.naftemporiki.gr/ShippingConference2025/Program
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MARINE INSURANCE GREECE 2025
The "Marine Insurance Greece 2025" took place on 13-14 May at the Eugenides Foundation, bringing together marine insurance professionals, shipowners, brokers and third parties with numerous networking opportunities. On Day 1 (13 May) George Tsavliris participated in the Panel Discussion: "Debating The Hot Topics – LOF" and on Day 2 (14 May) he chaired the entire day of the event.
Conference agenda: https://marineinsurancegreece.com/agenda/
For more information: https://marineinsurancegreece.com/
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VAPORIA AWARDS 2025
On 4 April 2025, Tsavliris Salvage Group was awarded the honorary distinction "Vaporia Award 2025" during an awards ceremony at Falirikon in Microlimano. Andreas and Alexandros Tsavliris received the award on behalf of the company which was recognised for its contribution to shipping and to the salvage & towage industry as an international leader. During the event, the impressive edition "ΠΕΡΙΡΡΥΤΟΣ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ" by P.Spyropoulos was presented, featuring prominent personalities of the Greek maritime sector.
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MARE FORUM GREECE 2025
The 23rd Mare Forum Greece 2025 took place on 3 April 2025 at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens. George Tsavliris participated in the panel "Geopolitics first!" and discussed the challenges and opportunities in a multipolar world.
The global maritime landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by shifting geopolitical dynamics, including tensions in Russia/Ukraine, China, the Middle East, Europe, and the USA (including the newly introduced tarrifs).
DISCUSSION PANELLISTS:
- John Platsidakis Costamare Shipping Company S.A. | Shipping Executive | Honorary Chairman of Intercargo
- Peter Doukas President, International Chamber of Commerce (Greece) and President, Capital Partners SA
- George Tsavliris Principal, Tsavliris Salvage Group
- Erhan Esinduy Foreign Relations Commission Member, Turkish Shipbuilders Association, GISBIR
- Evina Fotiadou Senior Advisor for Shipping Policy and Communications, European Shipowners (ECSA)
- Miltiadis Varvitsiotis CEO, Skaramangas Shipyards
- Leonidas Dimitriadis-Evgenidis President and CEO Eugenides Group | Chairman, Eugenides Foundation | IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador representing Greece.
https://www.mareforum.com/events/23rd-mare-forum-greece-2025
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BLUE HORIZONS - Piraeus
For the third consecutive year, the 'Blue Horizons: shipping for the next generation' educational experience, took place on 14 March 2025 at the Yacht Club of Greece (NOE), co-organised by NOE and the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (Helmepa).
More than 320 young girls and boys, teenagers and university students, covering the whole spectrum of the Greek education system, had the chance to participate in an interactive whole-day programme that was structured based on their ages that aimed to mentor on the spot the next generation and boost their love and interest for the sea.
Organised into groups from primary schools, highschools and universities, the students had the chance to learn about the opportunities that the seafaring profession is offering and the environmental issues concerning the maritime sector through an interactive panel led by prominent figures from the Greek shipping community, including George Tsavliris, CYMEPA Chairman.
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CAPITAL LINK Cyprus Shipping Forum
Capital Link hosted the 8th Annual Cyprus Shipping Forum on 18 February 2025, at the Columbia Plaza – Limassol, Cyprus with great success.
The Forum took place under the Auspices of the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus and the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President and in cooperation with the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and other major stakeholders of the Cyprus maritime cluster.
George Tsavliris was the Conference Chairman for the 8th consecutive year. He was also the Moderator of the Digitalization & Cybersecurity Panel.
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SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum
The 6th SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum was a full day event that took place on 12 February 2025 at the Columbia Venue Centre of Columbia Plaza, Limassol, Cyprus, where experts came together to discuss and explore the latest developments shaping the future of the maritime industry.
George Tsavliris, CYMEPA Chairman, delivered a keynote address that provided a detailed exploration of the current landscape of the maritime industry.