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.
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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!
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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.
On Monday 20 April 2015, the S/T "TSAVLIRIS HELLAS" (9,600 BHP - 121 TBP) was dispatched from her berth at Ponda Delgada, Azores, to provide holding assistance of the Containership "Montevideo Express" (GT 66,058 – DWT 68,131) which arrived under tow by the "AHT Boulder". The "TSAVLIRIS HELLAS" took over the tow later on the day whilst the "AHT Boulder" proceeded to port for bunkers' replenishment. After completion of the bunkering, the tow was handed over to "AHT Boulder".
Οn 11 February 2015, the Bulk Carrier "GOODFAITH" (GT 16,446, DWT 27,308) grounded on the north west coast of Andros island, Greece in adverse weather conditions. All 22 crew members were rescued by Puma helicopters and by Special Forces from the shore. During the incident the vessel was on passage in ballast, from Elefsis, Greece to Odessa, Ukraine. On the same day, Tsavliris Salvage were contracted to provide salvage assistance.
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The 52nd Annual Meeting of the European Tugowners Association (ETA) will be held in Athens from 13 until 15 May 2015. ETA's member Alexander G. Tsavliris & Sons will host the 2015 Annual Meeting, a return to Greece since the 1993 meeting in Crete.
The three-day programme will include a meeting of the Supervisory Committee, the Annual Meeting of Members, a Conference of Members and Associates and a Social Day. The Conference topic is "Towage in a global shipping context".
On 15 January 2015, our S/T "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" (6,200 BHP - 73 TBP) proceeded from her Piraeus salvage station to the assistance of the general cargo vessel "Lady Gaia" (6,204 GT - 7,643 DWT) fully laden with a cargo of cement, which had become immobilized due to main engine failure in Kafireas straits, north of Andros island.
On 15 January 2015, our S/T "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" (6,200 BHP - 73 TBP) proceeded from her Piraeus salvage station to the assistance of the general cargo vessel "Lady Gaia" (6,204 GT - 7,643 DWT) fully laden with a cargo of cement, which had become immobilized due to main engine failure in Kafireas straits, north of Andros island.
On 22 January 2015, the general cargo vessel "Andromeda S" (GT 1,908, DWT 3,170 ), laden with 2,500 metric of powder ''Etibor-48'', experienced engine failure about 50 miles south east of Tarragona, Spain. The vessel was on a voyage from Bandirma, Turkey to Tarragona, Spain. Tsavliris Salvage were contracted to provide salvage assistance.
-Tsavliris Salvage Group sponsored the Handbook of the Forum organized by the "Maria Tsakos" Foundation – International Center of Maritime Research and Tradition.
-Tsavliris Salvage Group supported WISTA HELLAS as a main sponsor at their Annual Forum, titled "Shipping today... the key players' perspective", held on 2 December 2014 at the Metropolitan Hotel in Athens.
-Tsavliris Salvage Group was the main sponsor of the 3rd Hellenic Marine Risk Forum at the Eugenides Foundation, Athens, on 4 December 2014, organized by TradeWinds Events.
-Tsavliris Salvage Group supported the scholarship programme of Piraeus University's, Department of Banking and Financial Management. The sponsors awarded scholarship prizes to 44 top students.
On 15 January 2015, we dispatched S/T "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" (6,200 BHP - 73 TBP) from her Piraeus salvage station to the assistance of the general cargo vessel "LADY GAIA" (6,204 GT - 7,643 DWT) fully laden with a cargo of cement, which had become immobilized due to main engine failure north of Andros island (Kafireas straits).
The S/T "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" arrived at the casualty position later that day, established towage connection and commenced towage towards Piraeus.
The convoy arrived at Piraeus roads the next morning (16 January) and delivered the tow to port tugs.
TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE GROUP celebrated their annual New Year "Pitta Cutting" event on Monday 12th January 2015. The occasion included the traditional blessing and was attended by all the office staff, close associates, friends and the entire TSAVLIRIS family.
There was a beautiful reception where all were able to enjoy good food and drinks.
The Tsavliris Brothers gave a special "thank you" to Mr Manolis Mavromatis, crew and agency manager, whose 35 years of service is extremely appreciated.
Tsavliris Salvage Group would like to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Wishing you all the best for 2015!
-On 21 September 2014, the large modern PAX/RORO vessel "EUROPALINK" allided with rocks off Peristeria Islet, north-east Corfu island, Ionian Sea, Greece. After substantial salvage services rendered by Tsavliris Salvage, the S/T “MEGAS ALEXANDROS” towed the casualty to Yalova, Turkey.
-On 16 November 2014, TSAVLIRIS dispatched salvage tug S/T "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" to the assistance of the general cargo vessel "Sunflower E" in ballast condition, disabled due to mechanical failure east of Crete island. The tow was delivered to Neorion shipyard port tugs.
-On 26 November 2014, TSAVLIRIS dispatched salvage tug S/T "Tsavliris Hellas", to render standby services to "ZEUS I", laden with 25,000 M/T bauxite, at the anchorage of Ponta Delgada.
-On 4 December 2014, TSAVLIRIS dispatched the T/B "HERMIS" to the assistance of the general cargo vessel "MALMO", laden with cement which immobilised due to engine failure south of Cefalonia island, Ionian Sea. With the assistance of "HERMIS", the "MALMO" anchored at the indicated position.
-On 18 November 2014, TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE celebrated its new venture in China with its Chinese partners, Kamji Marine International, hosting a special Reception at the Yacht Club of Greece.
-On 5 December 2014, TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE received a special award for 10 years of sponsoring the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards. Alexandra Tsavliris Andreadis presented the "Seafarer of the Year" Award to the winner.
Tsavliris Salvage Group held their traditional Christmas Cocktail Party at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London on 10 December 2014. This annual event is a Christmas highlight for the London shipping industry. As always this is an extremely well attended event and this year's gathering was no exception, with over 350 people from various sectors of the shipping community attending.
This year TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE received a special award in recognition of their loyal support and for 10 years of sponsoring the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards. At a spectacular event on Friday 5 December 2014, the "10 Year Sponsorship" Award was received by the three Principals Nicolas, George and Andreas Tsavliris.
The "Seafarer of the Year" Award is a highlight of the annual Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards. This year, Alexandra Tsavliris Andreadis presented the "Seafarer of the Year" Award to the winner, Capt. Nikolaos Douskos from Chandris Hellas.