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International Salvage Union members safeguarded marine environments by conducted 231 services to vessels carrying potentially polluting cargo and fuel during 2025. Salvage companies prevented 3M tonnes of pollution from the world’s marine environment through emergency towage, refloats and wreck removals in 2025, up almost 600,000 tonnes, or 25%, from 2024.

On 12  March 2026, the Bulk Carrier “KEEPER” (GT 88,955 - DWT 174,674), in laden condition, experienced loss of electrical power, at 126 miles NE of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, while en route from South Africa to India. On the same day, Tsavliris mobilised the AHT “Boka Expedition” from  Colombo Anchorage, Sri Lanka, arriving at the casualty’s position on 15 March when towage commenced.

In January 2026, Tsavliris arranged for the AHTS “Logindo Sturdy” (BP 150 – BHP 8,000) to tow the Bulk Carrier “BLUERAY” (GT 33,044 – DWT 56,451), in ballast condition, from Pulau Laut Anchorage, Indonesia, to Banten Shipyard, Indonesia.

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

In January 2026, the Bulk Carrier “COMMON CALYPSO” (GT 32,987 - DWT 57,000), laden with Brazilian soyabeans, experienced main engine problem and was drifting 10 nm E of Salomon Islands, Indian Ocean. On 10 January, Tsavliris mobilised a salvage tug to the assistance of the vessel.

On 23 January 2026, Tsavliris assisted the Drillship “DISCOVERER INDIA” (GT 65,790 - DWT 63,583) to exit the Platygiali Port, Astakos, Greece, using three of its Patras-based tugs “PROTEAS”, “APOLLON” and “HERMES”.

TSAVLIRIS GROUP celebrated their New Year's "Pita Cutting" event on 16 January 2026. The occasion included the traditional annual blessing and was attended by the TSAVLIRIS family and staff.