News & Announcements

On 7 December 2020, the Crude Oil Aframax Tanker "MARQUESSA" (GT 58,446 - DWT 104,592), immobilised due to fire in the engine room, off Lanyu Island, Taiwan, in adverse weather conditions. During the incident the vessel was on a ballast voyage from China to Singapore.
Tsavliris provided salvage assistance.

Our warmest wishes for a healthy, safe and successful year ahead!
Merry Christmas!
Ευτυχές το 2021 με πιο φωτεινές μέρες!

The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra organised a wonderful concert to pay tribute to the Oxford Vaccine Group and their dedication and relentless hard work to develop a successful vaccine to fight the pandemic. Their efforts have been recognised by the United Nations as a symbol of hope.
Mr George Tsavliris has been one of the longest standing trustees of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Salvage and Wreck Removal Virtual Conference takes place on 2-4 December 2020, in London. It is the largest annual international gathering of salvage experts in Europe sharing their in-depth knowledge and first-hand experience of salvage and wreck removal.

On 19 November 2020, the Bulk Carrier “ASIA GRAECA”(GT 39,041 - DWT 73,902), laden with 39,309 tonnes of soya beans, grounded at KM 453 Parana river, Argentina, during downriver navigation. The vessel was partially obstructing navigation. Tsavliris mobilised the T/B “RANQUEL” (BHP 4,436 – BP 77), the T/B “BRUTUS” (BHP 5,400 – BP 75), the bathymeter vessel “DN75” and salvage master.

On 17 November 2020, Messrs. Tsavliris arranged the refueling (60 tonnes diesel oil) of the laden Bulk Carrier "OCEAN CROSS" (GT 31,261- DWT 53,617) at sea by the S/T "Salvage Rover", off SW Taiwan.

On 7 November 2020, the Passenger/Cruise Ship "AEGEAN MAJESTY" (GT 57,092 - DWT 6,604) while berthed alongside at Corinth port, Peloponnese, Greece, broke away during gale force winds and stranded within the port shallows. During the incident, the port installations (bollards and quay) were partially demolished.
Tsavliris despatched three tugs to the casualty's assistance.

The Tsavliris Cultural Foundation Scholarship was presented to Georgia Fotiou, postgraduate student in Shipping and Finance at the Cyprus University of Technology CUT, during a ceremony in Limassol. Miss Fotiou was unanimously selected as the recipient of the Scholarship for the academic year 2020 – 2021.

On 16 September 2020, Tsavliris despatched their Patras-based S/T "HERMES" (BHP 2,725 - BP 43) to the assistance of the Passenger/Cruise Ship "AEGEAN MAJESTY" (GT 57,092 - DWT 6,604), while berthed at Katakolo Port, Peloponese, Greece, during the cyclone "Ianos".

In July 2020, the Drilling Ship "DISCOVERER INDIA (GT 65,790 - DWT 63,583), arrived about 7 miles off Platygialy Port, Astakos, Greece, in order to go into layup. Due to her deep draft it was necessary to first offload her drilling equipment. Due to her deep draft it was necessary to first offload her drilling equipment.Tsavliris’ Patras-based tugs T/B “PROTEAS” (BHP 3,200 - BP 45) and S/T “HERMES” (BHP 2,725 - BP 43) undertook the operation.

On 6 July 2020, the Bulk Carrier ''DINO'' (GT 21,192 - DWT 33,371), loaded with 27,500 tonnes of maize and soya beans meal, grounded at 410 KM, Rosario, Parana River, Argentina. On 7 July, Tsavliris despatched the T/B ''BRUTUS'' (BHP 5,400 - BP 72) from Rosario and a salvage master from Buenos Aires.

The 11th Hydra Shipping Conference was successfully organised on 5 September 2020 on Hydra Island by the Fraternity of the Athenian Hydriots under the auspices of the Ministry of Shipping. The theme was "Greek Shipping, a factor of International Influence & National Defense of Greece".

Τhe concert "Soul & Body" ("Ψυχη & Σώμα") by the renowned musicians Konstantinos and Matthaios Tsahouridis, will take place on 14 September 2020, at 9pm in the picturesque port of Kastellorizo in Greece. The concert will take place under the auspices of the Tsavliris Cultural Foundation and will be livestreamed globally.

On 4 July 2020, the Bulk Carrier "OURANIA LUCK" (GT 39,126 – DWT 75,961), laden with 44,834 tonnes of Argentine maize in bulk, while performing downriver navigation, grounded at 398,5 km Parana River, blocking the navigation channel. During the incident the vessel was on passage from San Lorenzo, Argentina to Oman and Kuwait via Necochea. Tsavliris provided assistance and on 5 July the vessel was refloated successfully.

Professional salvors provided 214 services to vessels carrying 2,308,756 tonnes of potentially polluting cargo and fuel during operations in 2019 demonstrating the importance of ISU (International Salvage Union) members' role in protecting the marine environment. Despite the economic pressures on the salvage industry, the ISU members have confidence that they provide critical services for ship owners and insurers - protecting the environment, reducing risk, mitigating loss, and keeping trade moving.