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.
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.
The "8th Annual Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum" took place on 30 October 2018 in Athens. The Forum explored the Best Industry Practices across all major areas such as fleet management, technological innovation, crewing, energy efficiency and the environment, safety & security.
Mr George Tsavliris participated as speaker at the Maritime Education panel.
The successful "3rd Eu-Arab World Summit: Shared Horizons" took place on 29-30 October 2018, at the Athens Concert Hall. The event brought together Heads of State, senior EU officials, Ministers, scholars, influential business leaders, and other distinguished representatives from more than 30 countries.
Mr George Tsavliris was invited as speaker at the panel titled "the Role of Transportation in Promoting Growth in Trade and Investments between EU and Arab Countries".
On 5 October 2018, the general cargo vessel "IBRAHIM KONAN" (GRT 5,581 - DWT 8,107), en route from Italy to Varna, Bulgaria, laden with 2,520 tonnes of RDF (refuse-derived fuel), immobilised due to main engine and auxiliaries failure, about 45 miles north west of Cephalonia island, Greece. On the same day, Tsavliris' T/B "PROTEAS" (3,200 BHP - 45 TBP) mobilised from Patras, Greece, arrived at the casualty's position on 6 October and towage commenced.
The 9th Hydra Shipping Conference, organised by the Fraternity of the Athenian Hydriots ( www.aya.com.gr ) was successfully concluded on Saturday 15 September 2018 at the Conference Hall of the Holy Cathedral of Hydra, under the auspices of the Ministry of Shipping, the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, the Hellenic Marine Environment Association (HELMEPA), the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association (HSA), the Piraeus Marine Club, the Yacht Club of Greece, the International Propeller Club of the United States and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA). Mr George Tsavliris was the Chairman and Moderator of the 9th Hydra Shipping Conference.
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On 3 August 2018, Tsavliris dispatched the AHT "LANPAN 28" (BHP 8,160 – BP 121) from Singapore, to the assistance of Bulk Carrier "KAVO PLATANOS" (GT 33,042 – DWT 56,750), in ballast, disabled at Chittagong Roads due to propeller damage, following collision. On 11 August, the salvage tug arrived at the casualty's position and towage commenced on 13 August. On 27 August, the convoy arrived safely at Singapore, the casualty was delivered to port tugs at Sudong anchorage and the operation was completed.
On 14 July 2018, Tsavliris dispatched the AHTS "SHIN CHOU MARU" (7,500 BHP – 110 TBP) from Yokosuka, Japan, to the assistance of Motor Tanker "MR KENTAURUS" (GT 29,600 – DWT 46,540), in ballast, immobilised due to engine problem about 300 miles south of Yokosuka. On 15 July towage commenced and convoy arrived at Wakayama Shimotsu anchorage on 18 July. During the repairs, the salvage tug provided standby services until 20 July whereupon the operation was completed.
Tsavliris is now in the position to offer in Taiwan and adjacent areas, salvage, towage and antipollution services following its strategic alliance with leading local partners.
A special event was organised in Taiwan and a Tsavliris delegation presented the company and all its associated services to the local shipping market.
The International Salvage Union published today its annual statistics for 2017. The industry continues to be active, continues to invest and continues to mitigate loss for ship owners and insurers.
The total number of "dry" salvage services (emergency response as opposed to wreck removal) in 2017 was 251.
On 16 May 2018, the Bulk Carrier "ALKYON" (GT 24,163 – DWT 36,056), laden with 28.000 tonnes wood pellets in bulk, immobilised due to engine problem approximately 80 nautical miles north-west of Hamilton, Bermuda. The vessel was en route from Panama City, Florida, USA to Port of Tyne, UK. On 16 May, Tsavliris dispatched the powerful ocean going tug "ALP GUARD" (BHP 24,500 - TBP 285) from Port of Spain, Trinidad, arriving at the casualty on 20 May.
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George Tsavliris was appointed to the Academic Board of Metropolitan College. The Metropolitan College was founded in 1982 and is the largest private educational organisation in Greece, with over 5,000 students on four campuses around Greece, offering a wide range of more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees, in partnership with five distinguished public UK Universities.
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Tsavliris Salvage and their close partners Singapore Salvage Engineers (SSE), have further expanded their relationship with a recent cooperation agreement. The new business alliance enables the provision of world class salvage services and state-of-the-art marine engineering solutions in the region of south-east Asia.
The inaugural SAFETY4SEA Conference in Cyprus successfully concluded on Tuesday 17 April 2018, at Columbia Plaza in Limassol, attracting 220 delegates from a total of 115 organisations.
Mr. George Tsavliris, Chairman, CYMEPA discussed the critical issues raised during MEPC72, including the reduction of GHG from ships, implementation of sulphur 2020 and measures to reduce risk of use and carriage of HFO in Arctic. Mr. Tsavliris referred to the chaos with the Paris Agreement concerning shipping.
Tsavliris Salvage has further expanded its fleet with its latest acquisition. The new tug "PROTEAS" (BHP 3,200 – BP 45T) was delivered on 19 March 2018 at Piraeus and is fitted with FIFI 1 capabilities.
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