-On 21 September 2014, the large modern PAX/RORO vessel "EUROPALINK" allided with rocks off Peristeria Islet, north-east Corfu island, Ionian Sea, Greece. After substantial salvage services rendered by Tsavliris Salvage, the S/T “MEGAS ALEXANDROS” towed the casualty to Yalova, Turkey.
-On 16 November 2014, TSAVLIRIS dispatched salvage tug S/T "MEGAS ALEXANDROS" to the assistance of the general cargo vessel "Sunflower E" in ballast condition, disabled due to mechanical failure east of Crete island. The tow was delivered to Neorion shipyard port tugs.
-On 26 November 2014, TSAVLIRIS dispatched salvage tug S/T "Tsavliris Hellas", to render standby services to "ZEUS I", laden with 25,000 M/T bauxite, at the anchorage of Ponta Delgada.
-On 4 December 2014, TSAVLIRIS dispatched the T/B "HERMIS" to the assistance of the general cargo vessel "MALMO", laden with cement which immobilised due to engine failure south of Cefalonia island, Ionian Sea. With the assistance of "HERMIS", the "MALMO" anchored at the indicated position.
-On 18 November 2014, TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE celebrated its new venture in China with its Chinese partners, Kamji Marine International, hosting a special Reception at the Yacht Club of Greece.
-On 5 December 2014, TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE received a special award for 10 years of sponsoring the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards. Alexandra Tsavliris Andreadis presented the "Seafarer of the Year" Award to the winner.
Tsavliris Salvage Group held their traditional Christmas Cocktail Party at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London on 10 December 2014. This annual event is a Christmas highlight for the London shipping industry. As always this is an extremely well attended event and this year's gathering was no exception, with over 350 people from various sectors of the shipping community attending.
The 11th Annual Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2014
This year TSAVLIRIS SALVAGE received a special award in recognition of their loyal support and for 10 years of sponsoring the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards. At a spectacular event on Friday 5 December 2014, the "10 Year Sponsorship" Award was received by the three Principals Nicolas, George and Andreas Tsavliris.
The "Seafarer of the Year" Award is a highlight of the annual Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards. This year, Alexandra Tsavliris Andreadis presented the "Seafarer of the Year" Award to the winner, Capt. Nikolaos Douskos from Chandris Hellas.
Celebration of Tsavliris Salvage New Chinese Venture
Tsavliris Salvage celebrated its new venture in China with its Chinese partners, Kamji Marine International, hosting a special Reception at the Yacht Club of Greece on Tuesday, 18 November. Guests were able to absorb the stunning views and also enjoy the excellent Oolong teas from China before the Cocktail Reception.
Guests included the Minister of Shipping, Maritime Affairs and the Aegean, Mr Miltiades Varvitsiotis and the Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Greece, Mr Liwei Sun, as well as many notable figures from the Greek Shipping Industry.
Tsavliris Principal certified as Mediator in Greece and the UK
Mr George A. Tsavliris was certified as a Mediator by the Greek Ministry of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights in September 2014. This follows on from Mr Tsavliris’ successful completion of the Civil and Commercial Mediator Programme with ADR Group in London 2009.