Vickers approvals from Rolls-Royce

Biogear XP is a range of extreme pressure (EP) gear oils with excellent anti-wear and micro pitting performance.

It is designed for use where there is potential for fluid loss to occur, for example from thrusters and some CPP designs.

The range is available in ISO 68, 100 and 150 viscosities and is stocked on a global basis.

In 2013, the use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) in below-the-waterline equipment was mandated for vessels calling in US waters by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The use of EALs is one way in which vessel operators can achieve real cost saving benefits through superior performance and as an effective way to mitigate the effects of accidental and incidental leakage from equipment such as CPPs, sterntubes, thrusters, stabilisers, deck and hull equipment.

This is the latest in a wide range of OEM approvals received for the Vickers Oils Biogear XP range of VGP compliant EAL gear lubricants, from thruster manufacturers including Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nakashima, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Kamome, KTE and Caterpillar Propulsion.