On 2 May 2019, the BC ''CALYPSO" (GRT 40,230 – DWT 73,691), laden with 68,000 tonnes of coal, immobilised about 220 miles SE of Bahia Blanca, Argentina, due to engine problems. The vessel was drifting towards the coast due to adverse current. Tsavliris Salvage was engaged to provide assistance.
Large shipping losses are now at their lowest level this century having declined by over 50% year on year, according to a recent report. A total of 46 large ships were lost worldwide in 2018, down by a record 50% annually and 55% below the 10-year average of 104.
On 5 May 2019, the Tsavliris Cultural Foundation, organised an Art Exhibition, themed “Sea & Shipping” at the Morfi Gallery in Limassol, Cyprus. The Deputy Minister of Shipping, Ms Natasa Pilides, opened the ceremony and the Mayor of Limassol Mr Nicos Nicolaides outlined the importance of the Sea and Shipping for the city of Limassol.
Tsavliris Cultural Foundation organises an Art Exhibition in Limassol with the theme "Sea and Shipping" from 5 to 12 May 2019. The net proceeds from the Exhibition will be used as scholarships for Postgraduate students. The Exhibition will be launched by the Deputy Shipping Minister of Cyprus, the Honourable Ms Natasa Pilides.
-On 11 November 2018, Tsavliris provided salvage assistance to the Suezmax Tanker "ATINA", immobilised due to main engine problem between Kos and Astypalaia islands, Aegean Sea, Greece.
-On 30 December 2018, Tsavliris provided salvage assistance to the Motor Chemical Tanker "ATLANTIC VOYAGER", immobilised about 85 miles west of Lamberts Bay, South Africa, due to engine problems.
-On 10 January 2019, Tsavliris Salvage celebrated its induction into the Green Award Foundation during a Reception at the Yacht Club of Greece.
-On 22 January 2019, Mr George Tsavliris, CYMEPA President, received the "Gold Protector of the Environment" Award by the Honorable President of the Republic of Cyprus.
-On 12 March 2019, Mr George Tsavliris received the 2019 GREEN4SEA Leadership Award at a prestigious award ceremony held at the Yacht Club of Greece.