On 12 July 2017, the Bulk Carrier "NAVIOS ORBITER" (GT 39,727 - DWT 76,602) experienced mechanical failure and was immobilised approximately 64 nautical miles east of Lisbon, Portugal. The vessel was en route from the Amazon River, Brazil, to Lisbon and Amsterdam, laden with 55,000 tonnes of soya beans. Tsavliris Salvage were contracted to provide assistance. The vessel was towed to Lisbon and the operation was completed successfully on 17 July.
- Motor Reefer "SCANDINAVIAN REEFER". On 25 March 2017, Tsavliris dispatched the AHT "DUTCH POWER" from Rotterdam to the assistance of the motor vessel "SCANDINAVIAN REEFER", laden with refrigerated products.
-LPG Tanker "GEMINI GAS". On 1 April 2017, the LPG Tanker "GEMINI GAS" experienced fire in the engine room about 132 miles south-east of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was on passage from Khorfakkan, UAE to Port Sudan, laden with 4.400 tonnes of LPG mixed.
-Bulk Carrier "ANASTASIA K". On 3 April 2017, the Bulk Carrier "ANASTASIA K" grounded off Rosario, Rio Parana at KM 420. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Rosario to Saudi Arabia (via Bahia Blanca) laden with 46,500 tonnes of grain.
Tsavliris Team participates in Charity Rowing Competition
Tsavliris Salvage Group took part in the annual Charity Rowing Competition held by Hill Dickinson LLP on 8 June 2017 at the picturesque Microlimano in Kastella, Piraeus and won the silver medal. Twelve teams competed in total and contributed to the charity 'Doctors of the World'. Last year Tsavliris men’s team won the gold medal.
On 1 April 2017, the LPG Tanker "GEMINI GAS" (GT 7,082 – DWT 9,490) experienced fire in the engine room about 132 miles south-east of Salalah, Oman. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Khorfakkan, UAE to Port Sudan, laden with 4.400 tonnes of LPG mixed. The salvage team completed all necessary works in the engine room and the casualty was redelivered on 21 April.
On 3 April 2017, the Bulk Carrier “ANASTASIA K” (GT 42,868 – DWT 79,500) grounded off Rosario, Rio Parana at KM 420. During the incident the vessel was on passage from Rosario to Saudi Arabia (via Bahia Blanca) laden with 46,500 tonnes of grain (28,500 tonnes of corn and 18,000 tonnes of soya beans).
On 4 April, Tsavliris’ local salvage master boarded the vessel while tugs "COOPER ESTIBADOR" and "RANQUEL" were mobilised from San Lorenzo and Rosario respectively. The vessel refloated successfully and proceeded to anchorage area.