News & Announcements

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.

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 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".

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.

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".

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 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.

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.

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.

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.