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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.

On 20 July 2017, the general cargo vessel "MISTRAL" (GT 5,469 – DWT 7,321) was immobilised, due to main engine problem, while transiting the Dover Straits TSS and anchored 19 miles north east of Dover, English Channel. The vessel was en route from Constantza, Romania to Hamburg, Germany, laden with 5,000 tonnes of bulk corn. Tsavliris Salvage were contracted to provide assistance. On 24 July, the vessel arrived at Hamburg and the operation was completed successfully.

On 12 July 2017, the Bulk Carrier "NAVIOS ORBITER" (GT 39,727 - DWT 76,602) experienced mechanical failure and was immobilised approximately 64 nautical miles east of Lisbon, Portugal. The vessel was en route from the Amazon River, Brazil, to Lisbon and Amsterdam, laden with 55,000 tonnes of soya beans. Tsavliris Salvage were contracted to provide assistance. The vessel was towed to Lisbon and the operation was completed successfully on 17 July.

- Motor Reefer "SCANDINAVIAN REEFER". On 25 March 2017, Tsavliris dispatched the AHT "DUTCH POWER" from Rotterdam to the assistance of the motor vessel "SCANDINAVIAN REEFER", laden with refrigerated products.
-LPG Tanker "GEMINI GAS". On 1 April 2017, the LPG Tanker "GEMINI GAS" experienced fire in the engine room about 132 miles south-east of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was on passage from Khorfakkan, UAE to Port Sudan, laden with 4.400 tonnes of LPG mixed.
-Bulk Carrier "ANASTASIA K". On 3 April 2017, the Bulk Carrier "ANASTASIA K" grounded off Rosario, Rio Parana at KM 420. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Rosario to Saudi Arabia (via Bahia Blanca) laden with 46,500 tonnes of grain.

Tsavliris Salvage Group took part in the annual Charity Rowing Competition held by Hill Dickinson LLP on 8 June 2017 at the picturesque Microlimano in Kastella, Piraeus and won the silver medal. Twelve teams competed in total and contributed to the charity 'Doctors of the World'. Last year Tsavliris men’s team won the gold medal.

On 1 April 2017, the LPG Tanker "GEMINI GAS" (GT 7,082 – DWT 9,490) experienced fire in the engine room about 132 miles south-east of Salalah, Oman. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Khorfakkan, UAE to Port Sudan, laden with 4.400 tonnes of LPG mixed. The salvage team completed all necessary works in the engine room and the casualty was redelivered on 21 April.

On 3 April 2017, the Bulk Carrier “ANASTASIA K” (GT 42,868 – DWT 79,500) grounded off Rosario, Rio Parana at KM 420. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Rosario to Saudi Arabia (via Bahia Blanca) laden with 46,500 tonnes of grain (28,500 tonnes of corn and 18,000 tonnes of soya beans).
On 4 April, Tsavliris’ local salvage master boarded the vessel while tugs "COOPER ESTIBADOR" and "RANQUEL" were mobilised from San Lorenzo and Rosario respectively. The vessel refloated successfully and proceeded to anchorage area.

On 25 March 2017, Tsavliris dispatched the AHT "DUTCH POWER" (3,200 BHP – 45 TBP) from Rotterdam to the assistance of the motor reefer "SCANDINAVIAN REEFER" (GT 7,944 – DWT 11,054), laden with refrigerated products. The vessel had anchored in North Sea, 45 miles from Flushing, following a mechanical breakdown.
On 26 March, the convoy arrived safely at destination, the casualty was delivered to port tugs and berthed at "OPTICOOL BERTH ROTTERDAM". The "DUTCH POWER" was released and moored at Lekhaven.

Tsavliris Group is a Founding and Operation Supporter of the first online maritime museum “Greek Shipping Miracle” and the history of the Group can be found online.
The Greek Shipping Miracle was established in 2014 by author, maritime historian and former shipowner George M. Foustanos as an effort to raise awareness about the Greek shipping industry and its long-standing contribution to both the Greek and the global economy.