Castrol launches low-BN ECA lube

The new lubricant is part of the company’s commitment to developing a tailored and informed cylinder oil strategy that helps ship operators manage the complex transition to ECAs successfully.

Paul Turner, vice-president of marine and energy at Castrol, said: “New regulations, changes in engine design and vessel operations plus alternative fuels are presenting our customers with increasing challenges.”

“Castrol has always maintained that effectively lubricating the cylinders of large two-stroke engines in today’s complex environment can only be achieved through the selection of a range of lubricants,” he added.

Cyltech ACT utilises Ash Control Technology, to minimalise ash build up, preventing this is essential for protecting crucial parts of the engine when it is burning low sulphur fuel oil.

It will be available in Singapore, ARA and key USA ports by the end of the first quarter in 2016 with other countries and ports following throughout the year.

Mr Turner added: “In terms of the 2015 ECA requirements, we have invested in analysing vessels’ transitions so that we can bring a high performance lubricant to market that is based on insight-driven technology.”

“This is the latest example of how we are working collaboratively with ship operators to recommend the right lubricants for each vessel’s operating profile as well as helping them to create efficiencies through approaches such as feed rate optimisation,” he concluded.