News & Announcements

'Application of human rights throughout the maritime environment at all times without exception' was the main message of the very succesful 1st International Maritime Human Rights (IMHR) conference organised on 4 September 2016, at The Royal College of Surgeons in London. Tsavliris Salvage supported the event and Mr George Tsavliris participated as a speaker.

On 20 August 2016 the TB "HERMES I" (1,500 BHP – 20 TBP) was dispatched to the assistance of Motor Yacht "EMOTION" (LOA 22 M – type PRINCESS 72 Y - built 2012), disabled due to engine problem about 70 miles west of Cephalonia island.

On 12 August 2016 the AHT "FAIRMOUNT SHERPA" (16,320 BHP – 2015 TBP) was dispatched to the assistance of Bulk Carrier "SILVERSTAR" (GT 19,731 – DWT 31,762), in ballast condition, immobilised due to mechanical failure in Malacca Straits, 180 miles north-west of Port Kelang, Malaysia, whilst on passage from Bangladesh to Singapore.

On 5 August 2016 the T/B "ONA DON LORENZO" (4,500 BHP – 62 TBP) was mobilized together with Tsavliris' Salvage Master from Rosario to the assistance of Bulk Carrier "ARCTURUS" (GT 40,008 – DWT 78397) grounded at 150 km mark, Parana Bravo river, Argentina.
On 7 August the vessel was successfully refloated.

On 1 July 2016 the ST "TSAVLIRIS HELLAS" (BHP 9,600 – 121 TBP) was dispatched from her permanent salvage station at Ponta Delgada, Azores Island, to the assistance of Passenger (Cruise) ship "BLACK WATCH" (GT 28,613) with 696 passengers and a crew of 365 on board. The vessel was immobilised due to generators' fire about 250 miles south east of Ponta Delgada.

Tsavliris Salvage has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zhoushan Port Free Trade Zone Administrative Committee regarding the creation of a salvage network in Chinese waters.
Tsavliris was heavily involved in Greek shipping’s biennial Posidonia events: sponsored the “6th Blue Shipping Summit 2016”, participated in the Marine Traffic event, etc. On the sporting front, Tsavliris won the Hill Dickinson charity rowing competition and the Posidonia tennis tournament.

On 24 June the tugboats "ARGENTINO I" (BHP 3,400 – TBP 42) and "TUMBADOR" (BHP 3,380 – TBP 45) were dispatched from Rosario, Argentina to the assistance of bulk carrier "GEORGIA T" (GT 43,975 – DWT 80,416) disabled at anchor at KM 268 Rio Parana.

On 7 June 2016 Tsavliris Salvage took part in the Zhoushan Maritime Event, hosted by the Zhoushan Municipal People's Government, China.
During the event at the Athens Divani Caravel Hotel, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Tsavliris Salvage and Zhoushan Port Free Trade Zone Administrative Committee regarding the creation of a salvage network in Chinese waters.

The "6th Blue Shipping Summit 2016" was held on 6 June, the opening day of the Posidonia 2016 Exhibition, at the Athens Hilton Hotel. The landmark event was sponsored this year by Tsavliris Salvage.
The conference was titled "Salvaging the Environment" and focused on future trends and challenges of the shipping industry with a particular emphasis on the new regulations as well as implementation of global environmental issues in shipping today.

Tsavliris Salvage participated in the Marine Traffic seminar on 9 June at the Posidonia Exhibition 2016. The seminar focused on AIS (Automatic Identification System) and the benefits it offers to the global maritime industry. Captain George Polychroniou, Operations Manager at Tsavliris Salvage, explained the benefits of AIS to the shipping community and Tsavliris Group in particular.

Alexandros A. Tsavliris of TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP took part in the Posidonia 2016 Tennis Tournament with tennis partner Apostolos Kaltis of Neptune Lines which was hosted by Ken Scott of Winter Scott and Louise Glover of E.G. Arghyrakis & Co., at Vouliagmeni Tennis Club on Tuesday 7 June 2016. The dynamic duo was successful in winning the Cup out of a group of around 20 couples.

Tsavliris Salvage Group took part in the Charity Rowing Competition held by Hill Dickinson on 26 May 2016 at the picturesque Microlimano in Kastella and came first winning the gold medal.

-On 11 January 2016 the Tsavliris S/T "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" (6,250 BHP – 73 TBP) was mobilised from her Piraeus salvage station to the assistance of the M/V "OCEAN GLORY" (4,123 GT – 6,036 DWT).
-On 15 February 2016 Tsavliris mobilised the AHTS "Resolve Earl" (12,000 BHP – 135 TBP) from Freeport Bahamas to the assistance of the Motor Tanker "KRITI AMBER" (GT 31,330 – DWT 45,614).
-On 25 February 2016, Tsavliris Salvage mobilized the tug "Ona Don Lorenzo" (5,500 BHP – 62 TBP) from Buenos Aires, Argentina to the assistance of the Bulk Carrier "ALKIMOS HERACLES" (GT 43,007, DWT 81,992).
-On 26 February 2016, Tsavliris Salvage were engaged to provide technical assistance to the Capesize Bulk Carrier "NEW KATERINA" (GT 85,590 – DWT 170,082).

Tsavliris Salvage supports "Project Connect Athens", an organisation that provides concrete guidance and assistance to the new generation that wishes to enter the shipping industry. It encourages aspiring professionals that may be otherwise troubled with the volatile times in Greece.

On 26 February 2016, Tsavliris Salvage were engaged to provide technical assistance to the Capesize Bulk Carrier “NEW KATERINA” (GT 85,590 – DWT 170,082) fully laden with iron ore, grounded at KM 69 in the Suez Canal. Tsavliris Salvage provided technical consultancy/support including planning, surveillance and risk assessment.