Shipping casualties could increase as the coronavirus pandemic hits safety investment believes Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. Given the global shipping industry is responsible for transporting as much as 90% of world trade, the safety of its vessels is critical. The sector saw the number of reported total shipping losses of over 100GT decline again during 2019 to 41 - the lowest total this century and a close to 70% fall over 10 years. Improved ship design and technology, stepped-up regulation and risk management advances are some of the factors behind the long-term improvement in losses.
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On 4 June 2020, the Bulk Carrier "Maran Ocean" (GT 61,677 – DWT 113,834), laden with 108,500 tonnes of iron ore, suffered a fire incident in the engine room, about 200 miles east of Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, in a high piracy area. Tsavliris towed the vessel to Oman. On 19 June, the vessel was delivered to three port tugs and a pilot, was berthed safely at Duqm Port and the operation was successfully completed.
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On 24 May 2020, the Chemical/Product Tanker "GHETTY BOTTIGLIERI" (GT 25,063 - DWT 40,166), loaded with about 34,000 tonnes of mixed aromatics for CPP, immobilised due to main engine failure, approx. 370 miles East of Socotra Island - Arabian Sea, in the wider piracy zone. During the incident the vessel was en route from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nantong, China. Tsavliris provided salvage assistance and the operation was completed on 11 June.
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On 11 May 2020, the Chemical/Oil Tanker "C ROCK" (GT 3,960 - DWT 5,850), immobilised about 130 nautical miles SSE of Crete Island, Greece. During the incident the vessel was en route from Barcelona, Spain to Damietta, Egypt, in ballast condition. Tsavliris provided salvage assistance and the operation was completed successfully on 16 May.
On 23 December 2019, the Bulk Carrier "EDELWEISS" (GT 40,160 – DWT 73,800), loaded with 71,627 tonnes of Indonesian steam coal, ran aground about 200 miles from Taboneo, Indonesia. During the incident the vessel was on a voyage from Taboneo, Indonesia to Yeosu, South Korea, with about 1,500 tonnes bunkers onboard.
Tsavliris were contracted to provide salvage assistance. On 9 March 2020, the 10-week salvage operation was completed successfully.
A six-month operation started at the end of October 2019, when the geared Bulk Carrier “FIRST I’’(GT 32,415 - DWT 58,735) sustained rudder damage disabling her in Suez canal. During the incident the vessel was fully laden with 56,000 tonnes of wheat.
Tsavliris were contracted to tow the vessel from Suez Canal to Indonesia and later to Singapore.
On 27 February 2020, the Bulk Carrier "LILA TOKYO'' (GT 43,537 - DWT 79,387), immobilised due to tail shafting system failure (intermediate shaft sheered / tail shaft bent) at North Pacific Ocean, approximately 800 nautical miles SW of Los Angeles. During the incident, the vessel was on passage from Huanghua, China to Balboa, Panama, in ballast condition. Tsavliris provided salvage assistance.
On 16 March 2020, the Bulk Carrier "LADY I" (GT 39,643 - DWT 75,356), loaded with about 44,000 tonnes maize, grounded at km 456,7 lower Parana River. During the incident, the vessel was on passage from San Lorenzo, Argentina to Kuwait via Necochea, Argentina. Tsavliris provided salvage assistance.
Tsavliris Salvage is officially a licensed member of Marine Emergency Mutual Aid Centre (MEMAC), a marine environmental, intergovernmental organisation based in Bahrain, whose mission is to ensure the environmental protection of the ROPME sea area. The ROPME sea area consists of eight Member States: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The new collaboration strengthens Tsavliris position in this highly regulated area and will utilise its significant experience through a wide range of services related to marine salvage and towage. All services will be provided on a 24/7 basis with the highest standards. memac-rsa.org
Wishing you all the best in these challenging times.
Happy Easter filled with good health and happiness.
Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) provided 214 services to vessels carrying 2,308,756 tonnes of potentially polluting cargo and fuel during operations in 2019, demonstrating the importance of professional salvors' role in protecting the marine environment.
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Tsavliris has had a busy first quarter with several succesful salvage cases namely the BC "CHRIS GR", the BC "AEOLOS", the BC "FIRST I", the BC "EDELWEISS" and other ongoing operations such as the BC ‘’LILA TOKYO’’ and the BC "LADY I".
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"Winning Shipping Strategies: Theory and Evidence from Leading Shipowners" is a brand new powerful book by co-authors Professor Paul Emmanuelides and Mr George Tsavliris.The publication develops a comprehensive framework of winning shipping strategies and presents empirical evidence from case studies of leading firms from the thriving Greek shipping community.
On 6 January 2020, the Bulk Carrier "AEOLOS" (GT 19,882 - DWT 31,640), laden with about 19,274 tonnes of steel products, immobilised due to rudder problems 23 miles north-east of Monemvasia, Peloponnese, Greece. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Nemrut Bay and Diliskelesi, Turkey, to San Nikolas and Buenos Aires, Argentina. On the same day, Tsavliris was contracted to provide salvage assistance.
Organised with great success for the 3rd consequent time, the Slide2Open Shipping Finance 2020 aimed at producing tangible results, while providing delegates with valuable financial and commercial insight into activities, offerings, best practices and trends. The conference took place in Athens on 30 January 2020. The conference organisers, speakers, presenters and panelists all had considerable expertise and success stories to share. Mr George Tsavliris participated as a key speaker.
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