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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shipping casualties could increase as the coronavirus pandemic hits safety investment believes Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. Given the global shipping industry is responsible for transporting as much as 90% of world trade, the safety of its vessels is critical. The sector saw the number of reported total shipping losses of over 100GT decline again during 2019 to 41 - the lowest total this century and a close to 70% fall over 10 years. Improved ship design and technology, stepped-up regulation and risk management advances are some of the factors behind the long-term improvement in losses.
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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.
On 4 June 2020, the Bulk Carrier "Maran Ocean" (GT 61,677 – DWT 113,834), laden with 108,500 tonnes of iron ore, suffered a fire incident in the engine room, about 200 miles east of Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, in a high piracy area. Tsavliris towed the vessel to Oman. On 19 June, the vessel was delivered to three port tugs and a pilot, was berthed safely at Duqm Port and the operation was successfully completed.
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On 24 May 2020, the Chemical/Product Tanker "GHETTY BOTTIGLIERI" (GT 25,063 - DWT 40,166), loaded with about 34,000 tonnes of mixed aromatics for CPP, immobilised due to main engine failure, approx. 370 miles East of Socotra Island - Arabian Sea, in the wider piracy zone. During the incident the vessel was en route from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nantong, China. Tsavliris provided salvage assistance and the operation was completed on 11 June.
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On 11 May 2020, the Chemical/Oil Tanker "C ROCK" (GT 3,960 - DWT 5,850), immobilised about 130 nautical miles SSE of Crete Island, Greece. During the incident the vessel was en route from Barcelona, Spain to Damietta, Egypt, in ballast condition. Tsavliris provided salvage assistance and the operation was completed successfully on 16 May.
On 16 March 2020, the Bulk Carrier "LADY I" (GT 39,643 - DWT 75,356), loaded with about 44,000 tonnes maize, grounded at km 456,7 lower Parana River. During the incident, the vessel was on passage from San Lorenzo, Argentina to Kuwait via Necochea, Argentina. Tsavliris provided salvage assistance.
On 27 February 2020, the Bulk Carrier "LILA TOKYO'' (GT 43,537 - DWT 79,387), immobilised due to tail shafting system failure (intermediate shaft sheered / tail shaft bent) at North Pacific Ocean, approximately 800 nautical miles SW of Los Angeles. During the incident, the vessel was on passage from Huanghua, China to Balboa, Panama, in ballast condition. Tsavliris provided salvage assistance.
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.
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