Fuels & Lubricants

Seal specialist James Walker has developed a new sealing material, Bi-O-Lion, after investigating the compatibility of environmentally acceptable lubricants (EAL) with a variety of existing materials.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co (MHI-MME) has completed retrofit work on boilers onboard 80 gas carriers as owners prepare for regulations limiting fuel sulphur content.

Robert Joore, the new general manager of Total Lubmarine has laid out his vision for the company, focusing on developing a range of innovative solutions for ship operators operating in poor freight…

Chevron Marine Lubricants has launched Taro Special HT Ultra, the first BN140 cylinder lubricant approved by OEMs for use in the highly corrosive environments of the latest two-stroke diesel engines.

Ship owners must remain vigilant to fuel condition issues as they consider options for complying with the IMO’s 2020 global sulphur cap, Wilhelmsen Ships Service has warned.

Maersk Fluid Technology has upgraded its SEA-Mate Blending-on-Board Value Calculator, a tool used to show potential savings that can be achieved by blending cylinder lubricant onboard.

ExxonMobil’s new crosshead slow speed test engine has completed its first firing.