Tanker “BANDA”
On 14 July 2026, the Crude Oil Tanker “BANDA” (GT 56,612 – DWT 105,576), in ballast condition, whilst en route to Novorossiysk, was attacked by drone, approximately 70 miles SW of Novorossiysk, Eastern Black Sea. The vessel was struck in the aft section by way of the engine room with subsequent heavy explosion and fire in the engine room and accommodation area. Subsequently, water ingress flooded the engine room up to sea level and the vessel was in complete blackout.
On the same day, Tsavliris despatched the AHTS “AIGAION PELAGOS” (BHP 10,192 – BP 121), supported by the AHTS “SPM SAILOR” (BHP 10,000 – BP 152), together with a salvage team and equipment, emergency and other supplies to support the vessel and crew. On 22 July the salvage team boarded and inspected the vessel, provided salvage & antipollution equipment and stabilised her condition. Moreover, the salvage team provided equipment (including portable generator) and made necessary repairs in the accommodation block for the crew.
On 17 July, towage commenced. The casualty was towed around for considerable time awaiting nomination of redelivery place. Finally, the casualty was safely delivered at OPL Istanbul, Turkey on 19 August when the 5-week operation was completed successfully with no environmental pollution.
Bulk Carrier “AERIKO”
On 10 August 2026, the Bulk Carrier “AERIKO” (GT 35,812 – DWT 63,500), in ballast condition, grounded at KM 382 Parana River, Argentina.
Tsavliris despached the S/T “Brutus” (BHP 1,950) and “Argentino I” (BHP 1,450) from their homeport in Rosario, and our local Salvage Master.
On 11 August, the vessel was successfully refloated, towed and anchored at Arroyo Seco Roads where the operation was completed.
Motor Yacht “CAROLINE II”
On 17 August 2026, the Motor Yacht “CAROLINE II” ran aground in shallow waters at Cape Drepano, Corinth Gulf, Peloponese, Greece.
On 19 August, Tsavliris despatched their Patras-based T/B “HERMES” (BHP 2,725 – BP 41), a salvage team including divers together with salvage and antipollution equipment. Salvors inspected the vessel, removed bunkers (2,450 lt), performed scouring with high pressure water (8 bars) from the firefighting line of the tug and proceeded with the refloating operation. On 20 August, the vessel was refloated successfully, was towed to Patras Port and on 21 August, after bunkers reloading, the operation was completed with no environmental pollution nor any damage to the yacht.
Motor Yacht “GOD’s GIFT”
On 4 August 2026, the Motor Yacht “GOD’s GIFT” ran aground in shallow waters at Cape Drepano, Corinth Gulf, Peloponese, Greece.
On the same day, Tsavliris despatched their Patras-based T/B “HERMES” (BHP 2,725 – BP 41), refloated the yacht successfully and towed her to Patras Port where the operation was completed.
