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) partly laden with 50,000 tons of iron ore, grounded at KM 27, Canal Punta Indio.
Later on that day, the vessel refloated by own means, whereupon the tug was instructed to return to Buenos Aires.
“ALKIMOS HERACLES” proceeded to Recalada outer anchorage for routine inspection by the Coast Guard.
The "2016 Capital Link Greek Shipping Leadership Award" was awarded to the three Tsavliris Brothers of Tsavliris Salvage Group, in recognition of their unique and extensive contribution to Shipping and Greece and for their overall outstanding service to the maritime industry. The Capital Link's 7th Annual Greek Shipping Forum was held on 16 February 2016 in Athens.
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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) fully laden with crude oil, immobilised due to engine problems about 13 n.m. south of Sombrero Key, Florida USA.
On 16 February, the “Resolve Earl” arrived at casualty’s position and towage to Matanzas Cuba commenced.
On 17 February the convoy safely arrived at Matanzas (outside of Cuban territorial waters) and the tow was delivered to port tugs.
The “Resolve Earl” was released and arrived at Freeport on 18 February.
Tsavliris Salvage supports the first International Maritime Human Rights Conference to be held at the Royal College of Surgeons, London on 14 September 2016. "Respect, Responsibility and Remedy in the Maritime Environment" is the theme of the conference which will focus on explicitly addressing the issue of maritime human rights and associated welfare issues throughout the maritime environment by bringing together industry, civil society and government-level leaders for discussion and debate on current issues that universally affect the human element at sea. For more information: http://mar-rights.com/
On 11 January 2016 the Tsavliris S/T "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" (6,250 BHP – 73 TBP) sailed from her Piraeus salvage station to the assistance of the M/V "OCEAN GLORY" (GT 4,123 – 6,036 DWT) fully laden with urea, immobilized due to mechanical problem 200 nautical miles northwest of Benghazi, Libya.
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TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP celebrated their New Year's "Pitta Cutting" event on Monday 25 January 2016. The occasion included the annual blessing and was attended by all the office staff and the TSAVLIRIS family.
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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) fully laden with UREA, immobilized due to mechanical problem 200 nautical miles northwest of Benghazi, Libya.
On 13 January the S/T “MEGAS ALEXANDROS” arrived at casualty’s position, established towage connection and towed the casualty towards Greece.
The convoy arrived safely at Piraeus roads on 15 January and the tow was delivered to port tugs.
Tsavliris Salvage has conducted several operations in the last period.
On 4 September 2015, capesize bulk carrier "Cape Elise" (88,853 GT – 174,124 DWT), fully laden with 168,330 tons of iron ore, made bottom contact in the Singapore Straits resulting in bottom damage and water ingress. Tsavliris Salvage provided salvage assistance and the two-month operation was successfully terminated on 30 October.
On 2 October 2015, the geared bulk carrier "New Hunter" (25,531 GT - 46,212 DWT) partly laden with 20,195 tons of fine alumina powder grounded in the Suriname River fairway – South America, whilst on passage from Paranam to Baltimore. Tsavliris Salvage provided salvage assistance.The successful operation/lightering lasted three weeks and was terminated on 28 October at Georgetown.
On 23 October 2015, the Panamax bulk carrier "Los Llanitos" (40,420 GT – 71,731 DWT) grounded on rocky bottom north of Manzanillo, at Barra de Navidad, West Coast Mexico, during the passing hurricane "Patricia" – which was the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the western hemisphere. On 24 October Tsavliris Salvage was contracted to provide salvage assistance. The one-month operation was successfully completed on 26 November.
On 16 December 2015, our salvage tug "TSAVLIRIS HELLAS" was dispatched from her permanent salvage station at Ponda Delgada, Azores, to the assistance of the yacht "SMA SOLO SAILOR" which had been abandoned by her crew, in heavy weather, about 150 nautical miles north-west off Azores.
On 18 December, the "TSAVLIRIS HELLAS" found the yacht drifting approximately 180 miles north-east of Ponda Delgada.
Due to severe weather/sea conditions, it was not possible to transfer the SMA team (already onboard the "TSAVLIRIS HELLAS" from Ponda Delgada) to the yacht. The S/T "TSAVLIRIS HELLAS" returned back to Ponda Delgada with the SMA team onboard.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy 2016
from all at Tsavliris Salvage Group.
Tsavliris Salvage Group held their traditional Christmas Cocktail Reception at the Royal Thames Yacht Club of London on 8 December 2015. With over 300 key players from various sectors of the shipping community attending, the annual event is a Christmas highlight for the London Maritime community.
For the 11th consecutive year TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE sponsored the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards which were presented at a successful dinner event on Friday 4 December 2015 at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens.
George A. Tsavliris presented the "Seafarer of the Year" Award to Mrs Tsitsimelis, wife of the winner, Capt. Dimitris Tsitsimelis.
On 23 October 2015, the Panamax bulk carrier "Los Llanitos" (40,420 GT – 71,731 DWT) grounded on rocky bottom north of Manzanillo, at Barra de Navidad, West Coast Mexico, during the passing hurricane "Patricia" – which was the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the western hemisphere. On 24 October Tsavliris Salvage was contracted to provide salvage assistance.
On 25 October, Tsavliris Salvage team and their subcontractors Messrs. "Resolve Marine Group'' team arrived on scene.
The one-month operation was successfully completed on 26 November.
Tsavliris Salvage has further expanded its fleet with its latest acquisition. Built in 1993 as the "Montgat", the tug (renamed) "Hermes" (FIFI Class - BHP 2,725 – BP 41 tons) was delivered on 19 November 2015 at Piraeus. The multi-purpose, deep-sea tug adds to the group's capabilities and will operate out of Patras salvage station.
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On 4 September 2015, capesize bulk carrier "Cape Elise" (88,853 GT – 174,124 DWT), fully laden with 168,330 tons of iron ore, made bottom contact in the Singapore Straits (deep-water channel) resulting in bottom damage and water ingress in port double bottom tanks No 2, 3 and port wing tank No 4.
During the incident the vessel was on passage from Yuzhny/Odessa, Ukraine to Zhoushan/Jiangyin, China.
On 4 September, Tsavliris Salvage was contracted to provide salvage assistance.The salvage services lasted about two months and were successfully terminated on 30 October.