News & Announcements

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.
On 6 October, Tsavliris Salvage was contracted to provide salvage assistance. The successful salvage operation/lightering lasted three weeks and was terminated on 28 October at Georgetown

-On 9 June the Handymax Bulk Carrier "NAVIOS KYPROS" (31,169 GT - 55,000 DWT), fully laden with general cargo, immobilized due to main engine problems about 600 nautical miles south of Dutch Harbor - Aleutian Islands, Pacific ocean. On 12 June Tsavliris Salvage dispatched the salvage tug "De Zhou" (16,500 BHP – 205 BP) from Shanghai to the assistance of the casualty.

-On 18 July 2015 our S/T "TSAVLIRIS UNITY" (7,000 BHP - 83 TBP) was dispatched from her permanent salvage station at Galle, Sri Lanka, to the assistance of Geared Bulk Carrier "AMBER L" (25,955 GT – 47,282 DWT) fully laden with 46,000 tons of manganese ore, immobilized due to engine problems about 600 miles south-east of Sri Lanka.

-On 14 August 2015, the Product Chemical Tanker "FAIR AFRODITI" (12,756 GT - 8,513 DWT) suffered significant damage following an explosion during tank cleaning while she was off Lome, Tongo. On 15 August 2015, Tsavliris Salvage deployed the T/B "RATCEL J'' and the AHTS "THE GUARDIAN" to provide assistance.

The Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers - Greece Branch, Nicolas A. Tsavliris, explains in his article in "Shipping Network" the current situation of the Greek Economy and Shipping as well as why Tsavliris Salvage Group is determined to stay in Greece. "Shipping Network" is the official magazine of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS).

The Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association CYMEPA was founded in August 1992 with the kind initiative of Sir Stelios Haji-ioannou and the generous support of both the International Shipping Community of Cyprus and the Commercial Community of the island. As a voluntary, non-profit making and non-governmental association, CYMEPA has been established with the adoption of similar to the 1982 inaugural HELMEPA Declaration of Voluntary Commitment ''to Save the Seas". President of CYMEPA is George A.Tsavliris.

On 14 August 2015, the Product Chemical Tanker "FAIR AFRODITI" (12,756 GT - 8,513 DWT) suffered significant damage following an explosion during tank cleaning while she was off Lome, Tongo. Severe structural damage was sustained, flooding of the engine room and cargo tanks occurred and the casualty listed about 18 degrees to port. The entire crew abandoned the casualty. Prior the incident the vessel was proceeding to Lome anchorage for STS loading. On 15 August 2015, Tsavliris Salvage was contracted to provide salvage assistance.

Tsavliris Salvage hosted a successful event during Maritime Cyprus 2015 on the evening of Friday 11 September. The event was held at the impressive Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol and attracted over 200 people from all sectors of the shipping industry. Guests included the Cypriot Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, representatives from the Department of Merchant Shipping of Cyprus, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (CYMEPA) as well as representatives from shipping and management companies, P&I Clubs and underwriters.

The Tsavliris Cultural Foundation is dedicated to the spiritual and artistic creation of our times, in accordance to the vision of its Founders: Nicolas, George and Andreas Tsavliris. The Foundation was established in Cyprus in September 2015 to commemorate 100 years from the birth of the founding father of the Tsavliris Group, Alexander G. Tsavliris.

On 18 July 2015 our S/T "TSAVLIRIS UNITY" (7,000 BHP - 83 TBP) was dispatched from her permanent salvage station at Galle, Sri Lanka, to the assistance of Geared Bulk Carrier "AMBER L" (25,955 GT – 47,282 DWT) fully laden with 46,000 tons of manganese ore, immobilized due to engine problems about 600 miles south-east of Sri Lanka.

On 9 June the Handymax Bulk Carrier "Navios Kypros" (31,169 GT - 55,000 DWT), fully laden with general cargo, immobilized due to main engine problems about 600 miles south of Dutch Harbor - Aleutian Islands,Pacific ocean. On 12 June Tsavliris Salvage dispatched the salvage tug "De Zhou" (16,500 BHP – 205 BP) from Shanghai to her assistance. The salvage operation was completed succesfully on 17 July.

On 14 May the S/T "TSAVLIRIS HELLAS" was mobilized from her permanent salvage station at Ponta Delgada, Azores to the assistance of the Aframax Tanker "LADY M" which immobilized about 500 nautical miles south of Azores due to a fire in the main electrical panel.

On 13 May 2015, the Aframax Tanker "Lady M" (GT 61,991, DWT 115,418), laden with about 93,000 metric tons of low sulphur fuel oil, immobilized about 500 nautical miles south of Azores due to a fire in the main electrical panel. On 14 May the S/T "TSAVLIRIS HELLAS" was mobilized from her permanent salvage station at Ponta Delgada, Azores to the assistance of "Lady M".

June 6, marked the 9th anniversary of INTERMEPA, the International Marine Environment Protection Association, which was founded in Greece by the four national MEPA's of Australia, Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. Ever since, three more members in North America, Uruguay and Ukraine joined the association. Mr. George A. Tsavliris is the Chairman of INTERMEPA.

Tsavliris Salvage Group took part in the Charity Rowing Competition held by Hill Dickinson on 4 June at the picturesque Microlimano in Kastella and came second winning the silver medal. Tsavliris Super Team, Mrs Christine Iliaki and Mr Megaklis Efthimiopoulos, together with Evdemon Team competed against ten other teams with two boats competing against each other in each “heat”. The event was followed by a cocktail reception. Congratulations to the organisers and all participants!

Hosted by its member Alexander G. Tsavliris & Sons Maritime Co the European Tugowners Association gathered in Athens for its highly attended 52nd Annual Meeting.
The three-day programme (13-15 May) included a meeting of the Supervisory Committee, the Annual General Meeting of Members, a Conference and a Social Day.
The Supervisory Committee and the Annual General Meeting of Members noted and reconfirmed with satisfaction the recent incorporation of ETA as a non-profit organisation under Belgian Statutory Law and its registration in Brussels acquiring legal personality forthwith.

Tsavliris Salvage Group appointed Walter J. Hinneberg GmbH, Hamburg, to be their exclusive representative for the German Shipping and Marine Insurance market.

Messrs Hinneberg have a solid establishment going back over 60 years in the shipbroking and shipbuilding business. The company was founded by Walter J. Hinneberg in the 50's and have since developed a significant network. They enjoy an excellent reputation in the German and international shipping market.