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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Tsavliris Salvage Group once again hosted their traditional Christmas cocktail Party at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London on the 11th December 2012. This annual event is one of the most well received gatherings of the year in London, with over 300 people from all sectors of the shipping community attending.
This year Mr. George A. Tsavliris spoke a few words to our guests, welcoming and thanking them for their kind support over the years. He briefly focused on the company's successful activities and the difficulties over regulatory issues governing the international salvage industry. He also praised his brother, Andreas A. Tsavliris, who is currently the President of the International Salvage Union ISU).
From all at Tsavliris Salvage Group we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
For the 8th consecutive year TSAVLIRIS took to the stage on Friday 7th December to present the "Seafarer of the Year" Award at the 9th Annual Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2012.
Read MoreOn Monday 3rd December, on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Piraeus Port Captain's Club, Mr. Nicolas A. Tsavliris was honoured to be proclaimed an honourary member for services rendered to the shipping community and the Piraeus Port Captain's Club. The "touching" event was held in the evening of the same day at the club's headquarters in Piraeus to mark this special day.
Read MoreMr. George A. Tsavliris, Chairman of the International Marine Environment Protection Association (INTERMEPA), travelled to New York City on the 14th November in order to attend the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) 5th Anniversary Conference and Awards Dinner. Despite the mayhem caused by Superstorm Sandy the event went smoothly and was held aboard the "HORNBLOWER INFINITY", docked at Pier 40 on the Hudson River.
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In October 2012, Mr. Andreas A. Tsavliris, President of the International Salvage Union and Principal of Tsavliris Salvage Group, was invited to Beijing to attend the Comite Maritime International Conference to speak on the highly relevant and controversial topic of Environmental Salvage.
Read MoreOn the 14th October Tsavliris Salvage Group was contracted to render services to Product Tanker "LIQUID SILVER" (GRT 5,594, DWT 13,863), laden with over 13,000 MT of Thailand cane molasses in bulk, disabled about 150 nautical miles off Shanghai, due to main engine failure.
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The 20th Anniversary of the establishment of CYMEPA was commemorated by a Gala Dinner organized on the 15th of October 2012 at Apollonia Hotel in Limassol...
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On Wednesday 19th September 2012 we dispatched our salvage tug "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" from her Piraeus salvage station for the towage of bulk carrier "DELOS RANGER" (31,130 GRT, 54,051 DWT), laden with 36,900 M/T (grain), disabled due to stern tube problem from Suez Gulf, Egypt to Aqaba, Jordan.
Read MoreFollowing the successful marine salvage operation, "BET PRINCE" in China, which was completed with fellow Chinese professional salvors last month, Tsavliris Salvage Group were honoured and privileged to meet with key representatives of China Rescue and Salvage, Yantai Salvage, Shanghai Salvage, Guangzhou Salvage and Wah Tak Marine Engineering last week in Athens. This was the second meeting in as many weeks following the International Salvage Union's AGM in Istanbul where both groups were in attendance.
Read MoreFEMAS (The Federation of European Maritime Association of Surveyors and Consultants) held their board meeting on the 7th September 2012 at the offices of K.C. Lyrintzis Group. On this occasion guest speakers from K.C. Lyrintzis Group, the Piraeus Association for Maritime Arbitration (PAMA) and Tsavliris Salvage Group were invited to make presentations.
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On Wednesday 1st August, we dispatched salvage tug "DONG HAI JIU 111" to the assistance of bulk carrier "BET PRINCE" (GT 82,830, DWT 163,554), laden with iron ore, disabled about 100 nautical miles south east of Zhoushan due to technical problems.
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