On Sunday 5th May 2013, we dispatched our salvage tug "TSAVLIRIS UNITY", from her Galle (Sri Lanka) salvage station, to the assistance of geared bulk carrier "RIO GOLD" (23,663 GRT, 39,695 DWT), laden with 35,200 MT of cement clinkers, grounded on hard rock off South East Preparis Island, Myanmar.
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On Thursday 11th April, the Tsavliris Group took part in the physically challenging Baltic Exchange Go-Kart Race at The Raceway in London. There were 19 teams made up of minimum three drivers (60 drivers in total), and the endurance race lasted one and a half hours of continuous very competitive driving.
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On Saturday 30th March our salvage tug "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" proceeded to the assistance of oil/chemical tanker "VARKAN MARMARA" (GRT 3,478 / DWT 4,865), laden with about 3,500 MT of FAME(BIO DIESEL PRODUCT), disabled off the North African Coast.
Towage connection effected on Tuesday 2nd April in adverse weather conditions.
Convoy safely arrived Augusta on Friday 5th April and anchored at inner anchorage.
In the first quarter of 2013 Tsavliris Salvage Group was kept busy with Bulk Carrier "RBD ITALIA" (GT 47,984, DWT 87,334), laden 43.380,86 M/T of grain (sunflower seeds, soyabean meal, soya bean pellets, etc.), which grounded at KM 452, Rio Parana, in the vicinity of San Lorenzo, on Wednesday 30th January. Our salvage master boarded casualty on the same day and refloating attempts, by using ship's engine and rudder, commenced but with no success...
Mr. George A. Tsavliris was invited to speak at the eleventh Panama Maritime World Conference & Exhibition, that took place at the Megapolis Convention Center in Panama City, from the 27th of February to the 1st of March, 2013....
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On Thursday 14th February, we dispatched salvage tug "KAMARINA", from her Singapore salvage station, to the assistance of oil products tanker "MAKO" (GT 60,504, DWT 104,000), laden with about 89,000 M/T Murban crude oil, experiencing technical problems and steaming at reduced speed, about 115 nautical miles south of Sunda Straits, Indian Ocean. The casualty required tug assistance/support prior to entering the Sunda Strait.
Read MoreMr. George A. Tsavliris was invited to speak at the eleventh Panama Maritime World Conference & Exhibition, that took place at the Megapolis Convention Center in Panama City, from the 27th of February to the 1st of March, 2013.
Mr. Tsavliris took to the stage on Thursday 28th February to discuss "Salvage and Associated Environmental Risks". In his speech, Mr. Tsavliris reviewed the background of the LOF Contract and current salvage system, incorporating the 1910 Salvage Convention, the 1989 Salvage Convention, the LOF 2011 Contract and SCOPIC. These topics were covered to support professional salvors current efforts to update the system. The aim is to provide for the assessment of an award which recognizes the salvors efforts in avoiding or minimizing damage to the environment and the liability contingent thereto – "Environmental and Liability Salvage".
The Panama Maritime World Conference & Exhibition is a hugely successful event with prominent shipping personalities attending from all over the world. Mr. Tsavliris was honoured to be invited to be part of this event.
In February 2013, the "GLOBAL SUCCESS I" (ex "SINGAPORE") 189 Bollard Pull ocean going tug, joined the Tsavliris Salvage Group tug fleet.
The 13,500 BHP salvage tug was taken over from Svitzer Ocean Towage at Galveston Texas, USA, by the new owners GMS (Global Marketing Systems). Tsavliris will undertake the full management of the vessel. She will be deployed in Ocean Salvage and Towage. She is a traditional fully fledged salvage tug with some anchor handling capabilities.
On Wednesday 30th January, Bulk Carrier "RBD ITALIA" (47,984 GRT – 87,334 DWT), laden with 43.380,86 M/T of grain, grounded at KM 452, Rio Parana, in the vicinity of San Lorenzo. Tsavliris salvage master boarded casualty on the same day. Refloating attempts, by using ship's engine and rudder commenced but with no success.
On the 31st January we contracted tugs "ONA DON LORENZO" and "LUCIANO B" which promptly mobilized from La Plata and Buenos Aires respectively, to the assistance of the casualty.
On the 1st February tugs arrived on scene and attempts to refloat the vessel were immediately undertaken. Local company "OSRO" was engaged to provide anti-pollution services. On the same day vessel was successfully refloated and anchored at San Lorenzo roads.
Both tugs remained alongside providing standby services.
On the 2nd February, mandatory post grounding inspection by the Coastguard and diving inspection on behalf of Class, were performed. Certificate of Safe Delivery was signed and following clearance by the Authorities the vessel sailed same day.
The two tugs demobilized towards Buenos Aires providing shadow escort
.jpg&zc=2&w=900&a=c "TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP Annual Pitta Cutting New Year Event 2013")
The New Year pitta cutting at TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP, an important traditional celebration, took place at the premises of the Piraeus-based international salvage group on Wednesday 23rd January. All employees, including officers from the Greek flag tug fleet, dear friends and close associates were present.
2012 was a good year for TSAVLIRIS, having signed 10 LOF's, and having performed a further 6 significant salvage/towage operations. The ceremony included a blessing with holy water by a priest and in conclusion, Captain George Polychroniou was honoured for his valuable services to the company.
Captain Polychroniou joined Tsavliris Salvage Group on the 12th December 1996, starting off as an Assistant Salvage Officer soon to be promoted to Salvage Master and then elevated to Operations Manager. George has been a dedicated and loyal member of the Tsavliris staff for over 16 years, continuously giving his all to the company. He participated in over sixty salvage operations worldwide and also managed a further sixty from the office. We are proud and honoured to have had him with us.
The pitta was cut and Captain Polychrioniou was the lucky one who won the "charm". A reception followed during which guests and staff enjoyed a pleasant festive event.
Marine salvor Tsavliris Salvage Group has a global round up in the Quarter 4 of 2012...
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