On 18 April 2024, the Bulk Carrier "VELA STAR" (GT 44,146, DWT 83651), in partly laden condition, ran aground at km 12 of access channel to the Port of Buenos Aires, Argentina, partially blocking the channel. Tsavliris despatched two tugs from Buenos Aires and refloated the vessel.
TSAVLIRIS in "SALVAGE COMPANY of the YEAR Award" shortlist
TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE has been shortlisted for the "Salvage Company of the Year Award 2024" category of the 27th International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards, taking place in Dubai on 23 May 2024. TSAVLIRIS has been nominated for a number of successful salvage and towage operations and the technical excellence.
Voting is open!
On 1 March 2024, the Motor Vessel "SHOVELER" (GT 19,814 – DWT 30,928), laden with 28,600 tonnes of wheat in bulk, caught fire in the engine room, approx. 55 miles SW of port of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The vessel was en route from Montreal, Canada to Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. Tsavliris towed the vessel to Caracas.