On 4 December 2017, the Bulk Carrier "DELFA" (GT 31,261 - DWT 53,594), immobilised due to camshaft problem about 700 miles north-west of Colombo, Sri Lanka, whilst en route from Chernomorsk, Ukraine to Magla, Bangladesh. The vessel was laden with about 50,000 tonnes of bulk wheat. The operation was completed on 12 December 2017.

GIWA's vision is to recognise, reward and celebrate Greek women's professional achievements and outstanding performances across the world. Andreas A. Tsavliris, GIWA's judge in Shipping category, shares his vision to reward the professional excellence of Greek Women and to encourage them to take advantage of their unstoppable power.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Greek Branch held its 13th Annual Forum, on Wednesday 29 November 2017 at Eugenides Foundation in Athens. A welcome address was made by Mrs Natalia Margioli - Komninou, FICS, Managing Director of the ICS Greek Branch and Hellenic Management Centre, and Mr Nicolas A. Tsavliris, FICS, Chairman of the ICS Greek Branch and Principal of the Tsavliris Salvage Group.

TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE sponsored for the 13th consecutive year the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards which were presented at a successful dinner event on Friday 24 November 2017 at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens.
The "Seafarer of the Year" Award is one which Tsavliris Salvage Group is honoured and proud to sponsor.
George A. Tsavliris presented the "Seafarer of the Year" Award to Captain Iakovos Papageorgiou Daniil.

On 20 November 2017, the semi-submersible drilling rig "EIRIK RAUDE" (GT 36,898) whilst laid up at Platygiali terminal - Astakos Port, Greece, broke loose from her moorings due to very strong winds. Tsavliris tug boats "HERMES" and "HERMES I" mobilised from Patras, Greece and on 22 November connected and shifted the platform back to her berth.