News & Announcements

On 3 September 2022, the Motor Yacht "007" struck rocks off Kythnos Island, Greece, and was beached at nearby picturesque Kolones Bay. The yacht grounded, laying semi-sunk on her port side with a list of approximately 80 degrees. Following all safety protocols, the yacht was successfully refloated on 15 March, was then towed to shipyard for repairs and the operation was successfully completed on 27 March 2023.

On 29 March, Tsavliris' S/T "HERMES" participated in the Fire Brigade – Port of Patras Station exercise/drill.

The largest UK marine insurance event is back for 2023, on 24 March. Marine Insurance London is the leading global marine insurance conference. George A. Tsavliris, Principal, Tsavliris Salvage Group, will participate as speaker.

The Greener Shipping Summit 2023 took place this year on 16 March at Eugenides Foundation, Athens. The event was organised by Newsfront / Naftiliaki, under the auspices of MARTECMA. Conference Chairman was George Tsavliris, Principal, Tsavliris Salvage Group.

On 11 March 2023, the Egyptian Ambassador to Greece Omar Amer Youssef together with the First Secretary Ahmed El-Ghoul hosted a select delegation, comprising business leaders from vital sectors of Greek industry, to discuss matters of mutual cooperation.

The successful 6th Annual Capital Link Shipping Conference took place in Limassol, Cyprus on 7 March 2023 under the auspices of the Republic of Cyprus and the Ministry of Shipping. Chairman of this important conference was George A. Tsavliris.

The successful 21st Mare Forum Greece 2023, was held on Thursday 2 March on board the Celestyal cruise ship.
Chairman of the annual event was George A. Tsavlris.

On 25 January 2023, the Bulk Carrier "MV ABILITY" (GT 36,757 - DWT 64,253), laden with 55,000 tonnes of wheat, was immobilised due to fuel ( sub-zero temp) solidification, 350 miles NE of Kuril Islands, Japan in the North Pacific Ocean. Tsavliris despatched the tug “LIAN HE QI RUI” from Shanghai, China to the assistance of the vessel.

Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) provided 186 services to vessels carrying 2.6 million tonnes of potentially polluting cargo and fuel during operations in 2022. It clearly shows the critical role of professional salvors in protecting the marine environment.

TSAVLIRIS GROUP celebrated their New Year's "Pita Cutting" event on 20/2/2023. The occasion included the traditional annual blessing and was attended by the TSAVLIRIS family and staff.

The successful Capital Link's 13th Annual Greek Shipping Forum took place on 9 February 2023 at the Divani Caravel Hotel with many of the maritime industry's leaders honouring the event.

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.