News & Announcements

-On 11 November 2018, Tsavliris provided salvage assistance to the Suezmax Tanker "ATINA", immobilised due to main engine problem between Kos and Astypalaia islands, Aegean Sea, Greece.
-On 30 December 2018, Tsavliris provided salvage assistance to the Motor Chemical Tanker "ATLANTIC VOYAGER", immobilised about 85 miles west of Lamberts Bay, South Africa, due to engine problems.
-On 10 January 2019, Tsavliris Salvage celebrated its induction into the Green Award Foundation during a Reception at the Yacht Club of Greece.
-On 22 January 2019, Mr George Tsavliris, CYMEPA President, received the "Gold Protector of the Environment" Award by the Honorable President of the Republic of Cyprus.
-On 12 March 2019, Mr George Tsavliris received the 2019 GREEN4SEA Leadership Award at a prestigious award ceremony held at the Yacht Club of Greece.

On 12 March 2019, Mr George Tsavliris received the 2019 GREEN4SEA Leadership Award at a prestigious award ceremony held at the Yacht Club of Greece in Piraeus.
Mr Tsavliris, Chairman of CYMEPA for over two decades, received the award for his leadership role within CYMEPA and other national and international Associations.

Capital Link organised with great success its 3rd Annual Capital Link Cyprus Shipping Forum on 27 February 2019. The Forum took place in Limassol at the Columbia Plaza, under the Auspices of the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister to the President and the sponsorship and cooperation of the Cyprus Union of Shipowners. George Tsavliris was the Conference Chairman.

The Piraeus Marine Club held its 18th annual international Protection and Indemnity conference on 31 January 2019. The conference tackled questions over liability, fines and casualty claims following new emissions regulations. Speakers from 11 P&I clubs made presentations, while comments were made by shipping company representatives.

Andreas Tsavliris gave his annual lecture at the City, University of London to over 130 master's degree students on 24 January 2019. The presentation was on "Shipping Trade & Finance" and the topics discussed included the ordering of new buildings, buying and selling second hand vessels, chartering, insurance, banking, financing and currencies.

CYMEPA was awarded the Gold Environmental Award 2019 during a Pancyprian ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Lefkosia, Cyprus, on 22 January 2019. Mr George Tsavliris, CYMEPA President, received the “Gold Protector of the Environment“ recognition by the Honorable President of the Republic of Cyprus Mr Nicos Anastasiades.

On 30 December 2018, the Motor Chemical Tanker "ATLANTIC VOYAGER" (GRT 8,513 – DWT 12,807), in ballast condition, immobilised 84 miles west of Lamberts Bay, South Africa, due to engine problems. The vessel was drifting towards the open sea due to the prevailing current. Tsavliris Salvage was engaged to provide assistance. On 11 January, the salvage operation was successfully completed.

Tsavliris Salvage celebrated its induction into the Green Award Foundation during a Reception at the Yacht Club of Greece on 10 January 2019. The Senior Management of the Green Award Foundation wholeheartedly welcomed Tsavliris Salvage, which offers a series of financial incentives to Green Award member companies, into the scheme.

TSAVLIRIS GROUP celebrated their New Year's "Pita Cutting" event on 14 January 2019. The occasion included the annual blessing and was attended by the TSAVLIRIS family and staff.
Happy New Year to all with 2019 blessings!

We wish you a very Happy Holiday season & a peaceful and prosperous 2019! Merry Christmas!
All at Tsavliris Salvage Group

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch held its 14th Annual Forum, on 11 December 2018 at Eugenides Foundation. A welcome address was made by Mr Nicolas A. Tsavliris, FICS, Chairman of the ICS Greek Branch.

On 11 November 2018, the Crude Oil Tanker "ATINA" (GRT 83,377 - DWT 159,500), laden with 135,500 tonnes of crude oil, immobilised due to main engine problem between Kos and Astypalaia Islands, Aegean Sea, Greece. On 29 November the operation was successfully completed.

On 7 October 2018, the Container Ship "CSL VIRGINIA" (GRT 54,592 - DWT 66,644), whilst anchored north of Cap Corse, northern Corsica peninsula, in ballast condition, was allided by the Tunisian Ferry "ULYSSE" (GRT 17,907) which was en route from Genoa, Italy to Tunis, Tunisia. The "CSL VIRGINIA" suffered substantial damage (several meters hull breach by way of her starboard side at hold No.3) . Oil pollution from bunkers occurred in the area. The succesful operation lasted three weeks.

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Annual Convention 2018, took place on 6-8 November 2018 in Copenhagen.
IBIA's Annual Convention is one of the top Bunker/Shipping events in the industry, held annually in different countries around the world, with highly acclaimed speakers, sponsors and delegates.
Mr George Tsavliris participated as speaker in two panels.

On 2 November 2018, the Bulk Carrier "PAOLA BOTTIGLIERI'' (GRT 51,250 - DWT 93,260), fully laden with grain, immobilized due to loss of starboard anchor at San Lorenzo roads (KM 457), Argentina.
The T/B "COOPOR ESTIBADOR" (5,500 BHP – 60 TBP) was deployed by Tsavliris from San Lorenzo to provide standby and escorting services to Recalada, Argentina as per the Coastguard regulations. All necessary services were performed and the operation was completed on 6 November.