The Panhellenic Shipowners Association of Tugs & Salvage “Aghios Nikolaos" was founded in 1996 and operates continuously until today. It is the historical evolution of 50 years and the continuation of previous Association of Tugowners, founded in the 1970s and representing small and large towing and salvage companies operating in the country's main ports as well as in the open sea. More than 300 people are employed on our ships and about 200 people in the offices of the shipping companies, in order to cover the needs of our members’ fleet.