News & Announcements

On 5 February 2021, the Bulk Carrier "SALLY M" (GT 4,569 - DWT 7,435), fully laden with salt, ran aground at Katakolo port entrance, Ionian Sea, Greece while en route from Egypt to Slovenia.
Tsavliris provided assistance and the vessel was refloated successfully on 7 February.

On 19 January 2021, the Bulk Carrier "SOLSTICE N" (GT 35,581 - DWT 44,022), immobilised in Genova, Italy, due to rudder problem.
Tsavliris despatched the S/T "A.H. Liguria" (BHP 16,320 - BP 180) from Malta and towed the vessel to Piraeus.

On 10 January 2021, the Bulk Carrier "NAVIOS SUN" (GT 39,738 - DWT 76,619), immobilised due to tail shaft/malfunction about 50 miles SE from Kuriles Island, North Pacific. During the incident the vessel was on a voyage from Kushiro, Japan, to Vancouver, Canada, in ballast condition.
Tsavliris provided salvage assistance and on 31 January the operation was successfully completed.

A very useful video is now available online which aims to give viewers a better understanding of the workings of the Lloyd's Open Form contract (LOF) as well as highlight the important role it continues to play in the maritime world.

Happy New Year to all with 2021 blessings!
On 22 January, Tsavliris celebrated their pitta cutting event with extra safety measures due to the pandemic.

On 7 December 2020, the Crude Oil Aframax Tanker "MARQUESSA" (GT 58,446 - DWT 104,592), immobilised due to fire in the engine room, off Lanyu Island, Taiwan, in adverse weather conditions. During the incident the vessel was on a ballast voyage from China to Singapore.
Tsavliris provided salvage assistance.

The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra organised a wonderful concert to pay tribute to the Oxford Vaccine Group and their dedication and relentless hard work to develop a successful vaccine to fight the pandemic. Their efforts have been recognised by the United Nations as a symbol of hope.
Mr George Tsavliris has been one of the longest standing trustees of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.

Our warmest wishes for a healthy, safe and successful year ahead!
Merry Christmas!
Ευτυχές το 2021 με πιο φωτεινές μέρες!

On 19 November 2020, the Bulk Carrier “ASIA GRAECA”(GT 39,041 - DWT 73,902), laden with 39,309 tonnes of soya beans, grounded at KM 453 Parana river, Argentina, during downriver navigation. The vessel was partially obstructing navigation. Tsavliris mobilised the T/B “RANQUEL” (BHP 4,436 – BP 77), the T/B “BRUTUS” (BHP 5,400 – BP 75), the bathymeter vessel “DN75” and salvage master.

The Salvage and Wreck Removal Virtual Conference takes place on 2-4 December 2020, in London. It is the largest annual international gathering of salvage experts in Europe sharing their in-depth knowledge and first-hand experience of salvage and wreck removal.

On 17 November 2020, Messrs. Tsavliris arranged the refueling (60 tonnes diesel oil) of the laden Bulk Carrier "OCEAN CROSS" (GT 31,261- DWT 53,617) at sea by the S/T "Salvage Rover", off SW Taiwan.

On 7 November 2020, the Passenger/Cruise Ship "AEGEAN MAJESTY" (GT 57,092 - DWT 6,604) while berthed alongside at Corinth port, Peloponnese, Greece, broke away during gale force winds and stranded within the port shallows. During the incident, the port installations (bollards and quay) were partially demolished.
Tsavliris despatched three tugs to the casualty's assistance.

The Tsavliris Cultural Foundation Scholarship was presented to Georgia Fotiou, postgraduate student in Shipping and Finance at the Cyprus University of Technology CUT, during a ceremony in Limassol. Miss Fotiou was unanimously selected as the recipient of the Scholarship for the academic year 2020 – 2021.

On 16 September 2020, Tsavliris despatched their Patras-based S/T "HERMES" (BHP 2,725 - BP 43) to the assistance of the Passenger/Cruise Ship "AEGEAN MAJESTY" (GT 57,092 - DWT 6,604), while berthed at Katakolo Port, Peloponese, Greece, during the cyclone "Ianos".

Τhe concert "Soul & Body" ("Ψυχη & Σώμα") by the renowned musicians Konstantinos and Matthaios Tsahouridis, will take place on 14 September 2020, at 9pm in the picturesque port of Kastellorizo in Greece. The concert will take place under the auspices of the Tsavliris Cultural Foundation and will be livestreamed globally.