Tsavliris Salvage supports "Project Connect Athens", an organisation that provides concrete guidance and assistance to the new generation that wishes to enter the shipping industry. It encourages aspiring professionals that may be otherwise troubled with the volatile times in Greece.
On 26 February 2016, Tsavliris Salvage were engaged to provide technical assistance to the Capesize Bulk Carrier “NEW KATERINA” (GT 85,590 – DWT 170,082) fully laden with iron ore, grounded at KM 69 in the Suez Canal. Tsavliris Salvage provided technical consultancy/support including planning, surveillance and risk assessment.
On 25 February 2016, Tsavliris Salvage mobilized the tug “Ona Don Lorenzo” (5,500 BHP – 62 TBP) from Buenos Aires, Argentina to the assistance of the Bulk Carrier “ALKIMOS HERACLES” (GT 43,007, DWT 81,992) partly laden with 50,000 tons of iron ore, grounded at KM 27, Canal Punta Indio.
Later on that day, the vessel refloated by own means, whereupon the tug was instructed to return to Buenos Aires.
“ALKIMOS HERACLES” proceeded to Recalada outer anchorage for routine inspection by the Coast Guard.
The "2016 Capital Link Greek Shipping Leadership Award" was awarded to the three Tsavliris Brothers of Tsavliris Salvage Group, in recognition of their unique and extensive contribution to Shipping and Greece and for their overall outstanding service to the maritime industry. The Capital Link's 7th Annual Greek Shipping Forum was held on 16 February 2016 in Athens.
On 15 February 2016 Tsavliris mobilised the AHTS “Resolve Earl” (12,000 BHP – 135 TBP) from Freeport Bahamas to the assistance of the Motor Tanker “KRITI AMBER” (GT 31,330 – DWT 45,614) fully laden with crude oil, immobilised due to engine problems about 13 n.m. south of Sombrero Key, Florida USA.
On 16 February, the “Resolve Earl” arrived at casualty’s position and towage to Matanzas Cuba commenced.
On 17 February the convoy safely arrived at Matanzas (outside of Cuban territorial waters) and the tow was delivered to port tugs.
The “Resolve Earl” was released and arrived at Freeport on 18 February.