News & Announcements

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch held their traditional pita cutting event on 9 February 2023 at the Piraeus Marine Club. Mr Nicolas Tsavliris, Chairman ICS Greek Branch, gave his annual speech.

Mr Nicolas Tsavliris was unanimously elected Honourary President of the Hellenic Shipowners' Association of Tugs, Salvage, Antipollution and OSVs for his lifetime contribution, commitment & invaluable service to the salvage industry and in particular to the Association. Mr Tsavliris has served the Association for almost 40 years including 25 years as its President.

The International Women's Club of Athens organised an event entitled "GREEK SHIPPING AFTER THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 1821" on 26 January 2023 at the Hellenic Armed Forces Officers' Club. George Tsavliris was the key note speaker.

On 13 January 2023, the Bulk Carrier "MV ADASTRA (GT 25,554 - DWT 46,493), laden with Agribulk, experienced main engine problems and was drifting off Yemen. Tsavliris despatched the AHTS "HERCULES" from Berbera, Somalia to the assistance of the casualty.

Tsavliris Salvage recently renewed successfully the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 with a record of zero incidents at sea and marine pollution.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the New Year bring you happiness, health, peace, joy and prosperity! May 2023 be a wonderful year for all!

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch held its 17th Annual Forum, on 7 December 2022. The title was: "Moving Forward with the World in Turmoil". Mr Nicolas A. Tsavliris, FICS, Chairman of the ICS Greek Branch and Principal of Tsavliris Salvage Group, led the panel of distinguished speakers.

On 20 November 2022, the Container Vessel "SC PHILLY" (GT 9,957 – DWT 14,000), partly laden with containers, experienced main engine problems in Gulf of Almeria, Spain.
Despite all difficulties in locating an "all weather" powerful tug, Tsavliris despatched the AHT "KOLGA" (BHP 16,316 – BP 208) on the same day.

On 13 November 2022, the VLCC "OKEANOS" (GT 81,270 – DWT 160,000), laden with 135,800 tonnes of crude oil, was disabled due to main engine problem, about 80 nautical miles off Dubai, UAE.
On 14 November, Tsavliris despatched the AHT "BRITOIL 41" (BHP 9,186 – BP 150) from Dubai.

On 9 November 2022, the Ro-Ro "ANTONIOS M" (GT 493), experienced main engine problems and was towed from Rio, Greece, to Piraeus Roads by Tsavliris' T/B "HERMES (BHP 2,725 - BP 41). On 11 November, the convoy arrived safely at destination and the operation was successfully completed.

Thousands of runners, cyclists and sailors joined forces for an epic, record breaking 7,767 km non-stop relay through 18 countries (from Scotland to Egypt) and helped deliver a message on climate action to the world’s leaders at COP27! CYMEPA President Mr George Tsavliris, CYMEPA friends and associates participated in the world's greatest climate change relay, the “Running Out of Time” race on 31 October 2022.

Front cover interview of Andreas A. Tsavliris in maritime publication “SHIPPING”, November 2022.
Mr Tsavliris discusses all the latest developments and challenges in geopolitics, shipping, salvage, the environment, future plans and much more.

On 2 October 2022, the Bulk Carrier "MADRID" (GT 19,999 - DWT 30,900), laden with 25,000 tonnes of wheat, grounded at km 342 Parana River, Argentina, during downriver navigation. The vessel was en route from San Lorenzo, Argentina, to Liverpool, UK. Tsavliris mobilised two salvage tugs and a salvage master to her assistance.

The 13th Hydra Shipping Conference was successfully organised on 17 September 2022 with the title: "ARE WE EXPERIENCING THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT?". The event was attended by leading Greek shipowners, senior executives of shipping companies and companies operating in the shipping industry, consultants, academics and members of historical shipping families of Hydra. Conference president was George A. Tsavliris.

On 3 September 2022, the Motor Yacht "007" struck rocks off Kythnos Island, Greece, and was beached at the nearby Kolones Bay. Tsavliris proceeded to the assistance of the casualty.