News & Announcements

Tsavliris Salvage Group held their 30th Christmas Cocktail Reception at the Royal Thames Yacht Club (RTYC) in London, on 12 December 2017. This year, Tsavliris were honoured with the presence of the British Minister of State for Transport, Legislation and Maritime, Mr John Hayes, and the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation, Mr Kitack Lim who both spoke pertinently about shipping and the salvage industry.

On 4 December 2017, the Bulk Carrier "DELFA" (GT 31,261 - DWT 53,594), immobilised due to camshaft problem about 700 miles north-west of Colombo, Sri Lanka, whilst en route from Chernomorsk, Ukraine to Magla, Bangladesh. The vessel was laden with about 50,000 tonnes of bulk wheat. The operation was completed on 12 December 2017.

GIWA's vision is to recognise, reward and celebrate Greek women's professional achievements and outstanding performances across the world. Andreas A. Tsavliris, GIWA's judge in Shipping category, shares his vision to reward the professional excellence of Greek Women and to encourage them to take advantage of their unstoppable power.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Greek Branch held its 13th Annual Forum, on Wednesday 29 November 2017 at Eugenides Foundation in Athens. A welcome address was made by Mrs Natalia Margioli - Komninou, FICS, Managing Director of the ICS Greek Branch and Hellenic Management Centre, and Mr Nicolas A. Tsavliris, FICS, Chairman of the ICS Greek Branch and Principal of the Tsavliris Salvage Group.

TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE sponsored for the 13th consecutive year the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards which were presented at a successful dinner event on Friday 24 November 2017 at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens.
The "Seafarer of the Year" Award is one which Tsavliris Salvage Group is honoured and proud to sponsor.
George A. Tsavliris presented the "Seafarer of the Year" Award to Captain Iakovos Papageorgiou Daniil.

On 20 November 2017, the semi-submersible drilling rig "EIRIK RAUDE" (GT 36,898) whilst laid up at Platygiali terminal - Astakos Port, Greece, broke loose from her moorings due to very strong winds. Tsavliris tug boats "HERMES" and "HERMES I" mobilised from Patras, Greece and on 22 November connected and shifted the platform back to her berth.

On 17 August 2017, the Bulk Carrier "SINICA GRAECA" (GT 35,884 - DWT 63,270), laden with about 50,000 tonnes coal in bulk, on passage from Indonesia to India was involved in a collision in Singapore Straits. Tsavliris Salvage were contracted to salvage the casualty and the operation lasted for over two months.

Nicolas A. Tsavliris was elected Chairman of the Hellenic-American Educational Foundation (Athens College), the largest and most prestigious school in Greece. Mr Tsavliris is a graduate (1966) of Athens College and was Vice-President/Treasurer of the school until recently.

George A. Tsavliris takes a uniquely philosophical approach to the salvage business and the world around him in an extensive interview and cover story in the Maritime Executive Magazine. Mr Tsavliris analyses the challenges ahead for the industry globally and reveals the new business plans of the Tsavliris Group.

Tsavliris Salvage has conducted several operations in the last period:
-Bulk Carrier "RAINBOW HARMONY"
-Bulk Carrier "NAVIOS ORBITER"
-Motor Vessel "MISTRAL"
-Bulk Carrier "VSC POSEIDON"
-Bulk Carrier "TRIUMPH"

The very successful 8th Hydra Shipping Conference took place on Saturday 9 September 2017, in Hydra's Cathedral Conference Hall and the theme was: "Money talks but wealth whispers".
Leading Greek shipowners, as well as senior shipping industry business executives, multinational and Greek company representatives, academics, consultants and members of Hydra's historic shipping families attended the conference.
The conference was organised by the Fraternity of the Athenian Hydriots and its President Mr John Sahinis. Mr George Tsavliris, Principal of Tsavliris Salvage Group, was the Chairman and Moderator of the 8th Annual Hydra Shipping Conference.

On 27 July 2017, the Bulk Carrier "TRIUMPH" (GT 30,661 – DWT 50,619) immobilised due to main engine problems approximately 1,050 miles west of Port of Ensenada, Mexico in the Pacific Ocean. During the incident the vessel was on a voyage from Port Rhoades, Jamaica to Longkou, China, laden with 47,000 tonnes of bulk bauxite. On 29 July, Tsavliris Salvage dispatched the MT "MICHELLE FOSS" to her assistance, from Seattle. The operation was completed succesfully on 15 August.

On 26 June 2017, the Bulk Carrier "VSC POSEIDON" (GT 40,357 – DWT 74,957) encountered main engine malfunction and anchored north of Salvador, Brazil. The vessel was en route from Mobile, USA to Richards Bay, South Africa, laden with 54,000 tonnes of shoal creek coking coal. On 26 June, Tsavliris Salvage were contracted to provide assistance. On 14 July, the operation was completed succesfully.

On 14 June 2017, the Bulk Carrier "RAINBOW HARMONY" (GT 22,456 – DWT 35,106) immobilised about 300 miles west of Luanda, Angola following generator failure. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Panjang, Indonesia to Brake, Germany, laden with 32,000 tonnes of Indonesian palm kernel expeller. On 18 June, Tsavliris Salvage were contracted to provide assistance and the operation was completed succesfully on 26 July.

On 31 July 2017, KAMJI MARINE Agency Ltd formally joined the Green Award scheme. With discounts up to 5% on various services for Green Award certificate holders, it makes KAMJI MARINE the first Green Award incentive provider in China. In 2012, KAMJI MARINE entered into a joint venture with TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP in Greece and has since secured its market share in Europe.