On 3 September 2022, the Motor Yacht “007” struck rocks off Kythnos Island, Greece, and was beached at nearby picturesque Kolones Bay. The yacht was aground, laying semi-sunk on her port side with a list of approximately 80 degrees. The starboard side shell plating had several cracks, and the bulbous bow was severely deformed/ fractured. All the yacht’s internal spaces were flooded.


On the same day of the accident, TSAVLIRIS Salvage and Environmental Pollution Engineering (EPE) proceeded to the assistance of the casualty. The OSV “AEGIS I” (BHP 2,000 – BP 25), operated by EPE, was mobilised for antipollution services. Bunkers on board the yacht were removed, and all necessary precautions were taken to prevent marine pollution.


TSAVLIRIS mobilised immediately a Salvage and a Diving Team for inspections. The Owner’s Master assisted in the removal of valuable items from cabins including expensive jewellery. Wreck removal tender was arranged by the Owner’s P&I club and in February 2023 the task was awarded to TSAVLIRIS / EPE.


On 1 March 2023, TSAVLIRIS Salvage Team, Antipollution Team and Divers from “Thalassa Diving” company arrived at the casualty’s position and on 2 March, EPE’s antipollution tug “AEGIS I” arrived, carrying various salvage equipment. Two floating cranes were arranged for the operation with the assistance of two tugs: floating crane “KOMNINOS” (110T lifting capacity) was towed from Heraklion, Crete, by the T/B “MICHALIS S” (BHP 1,000 – BP 20) and floating crane “BT1” (120T lifting capacity) was towed from Skala, Katerini, by TSAVLIRIS’.


On 15 March, the yacht was successfully refloated, following all safety protocols and necessary repairs. The divers removed all debris from the seabed and cleaned the coastline to the satisfaction of Port Authorities. The floating cranes and the OSV “AEGIS I” demobilised back to their base.


On 24 March, Syros/Kythnos Port Authority granted sailing permission to M/Y “007” and T/B “MICHALIS S” commenced towage to Bodrum, Turkey, arriving safely at destination on 27 March. The entire operation was completed successfully on the same day.


The case of motor yacht 007


Photo credit: Motor yacht 007 by TSAVLIRIS Salvage Group


On 30 January, Tsavliris were contracted to provide salvage assistance and despatched the tug “LIAN HE QI RUI” (BHP 23,500 – BP 250) from Shanghai, China.


On 11 February, under severe and adverse sea conditions (8m waves) tug “LIAN HE QI RUI” established tow connection and towage commenced towards Tokyo, Japan.


On 22 February, the convoy arrived safely at YOKOHAMA anchorage, Japan, and was handed over to five port tugs to anchor at Yokohama anchorage. Tug “LIAN HE QI RUI” provided stand-by services until 25 February when the operation was successfully completed.


Photo credit: MV ABILITY by TSAVLIRIS Salvage Group


The Report • June 2023 • Issue 104 | 107


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