News & Announcements

On 13 June 2024, "The Tsavliris Cultural Foundation - Ancoria Insurance" Award for Outstanding Performance, was presented to the first two top-ranked graduates of the Master's program in Digital Cultural Heritage in Cyprus, Andriana Nikolaidou and Nicolette Vollero Levy.

On 18 April 2024, the Bulk Carrier "VELA STAR" (GT 44,146, DWT 83651), in partly laden condition, ran aground at km 12 of access channel to the Port of Buenos Aires, Argentina, partially blocking the channel. Tsavliris despatched two tugs from Buenos Aires and refloated the vessel.

TSAVLIRIS participates actively in the most important maritime conferences around the globe. Highlights and agendas for past and up coming events provided here.

In April 2024, Tsavliris' tugs assisted the Motor Vessel "HINOKI" in the Port of Preveza, Greece.

In April 2024, Tsavliris' tugs assisted the Motor Vessel "TONDA" in the Port of Patras, Greece.

TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE has been shortlisted for the "Salvage Company of the Year Award 2024" category of the 27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards, taking place in Dubai on 23 May 2024. TSAVLIRIS has been nominated for a number of successful salvage and towage operations and the technical excellence.
Voting is open!

On 1 March 2024, the Motor Vessel "SHOVELER" (GT 19,814 – DWT 30,928), laden with 28,600 tonnes of wheat in bulk, caught fire in the engine room, approx. 55 miles SW of port of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The vessel was en route from Montreal, Canada to Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. Tsavliris towed the vessel to Caracas.

On 27 February 2024, George A.Tsavliris was elected President of the Board of Directors of the floating Maritime Museum "HELLAS LIBERTY" for the next three years.
"HELLAS LIBERTY" is a Liberty ship which survived World War II. In 2008 she was transferred to Greece and after repairs she was converted into a Maritime Museum.

On 18 February 2024, the Bulk Carrier "RUBYMAR" (GT 19,420 - DWT 32,211), laden with 22,000 tonnes of ammonium phosphate sulfate fertilizer in bulk, was severely damaged by Houthi missiles off the coast of Yemen.Tsavliris prepared to mobilise a tug from Aden, an anti-pollution vessel from Greece, salvage team, divers team, equipment etc.
Sadly, the vessel sank on 2 March as she had been slowly taking on water since the attack.

In February, Andreas A. Tsavliris gave his annual lecture at the City University of London (Bayes Business School) to the "Shipping, Trade and Finance" master's degree student. He took the opportunity to emphasise that "shipping needs a strong salvage industry to support every possible operation in every part of the world". He discussed the major challenges of the sector.

On 7 December 2023, the Bulk Carrier "GAZIBEY" (GT 12,192 - DWT 17,786), laden with 9,900 MT Fertilizer (Potassium Chloride Granule), suffered main engine failure and drifted approx. 60 miles off Falmouth, UK. During the incident the vessel was en route from Ust-Luga, Russia to Bayonne, France. Tsavliris despatched the AHTS "ALP STRIKER" (BP 312 - BHP 24,400), arriving at the casualty on 8 December.

Tsavliris Group celebrated their New Year's "Pita Cutting" event on 17 January 2024. The occasion included the traditional annual blessing and was attended by the Tsavliris family and staff.

Our warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Τις θερμότερες ευχές μας για Καλά Χριστούγεννα και Eυτυχές το 2024!

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch held its 18th Annual Forum, on 28 November 2023. The title was: "SHIPPING 2024: SAILING WITH WISDOM". Mr Nicolas A. Tsavliris, FICS, Chairman of the ICS Greek Branch and Tsavliris Salvage Group addressed a very warm welcome to the audience, emphasising the importance of wisdom in the shipping industry.

On 27 October 2023, Tsavliris assisted the towage of the Passenger/Cruise Ship “QUEEN of the OCEANS” (GT 77,500) with two of their Patras-based tugboats, namely the "PROTEAS" (BHP 3,200 - BP 45) and the "HERMES" (BHP 2,725 - BP 43). Towage commenced from Patras Port to Platygiali terminal, Astakos Port, Greece.