Fuels & Lubricants

MAN Diesel & Turbo is service testing a new cylinder oil blending unit, designed to simplify the lubrication aspect of fuel switching, with containership owner Costamare.

ExxonMobil has introduced its second independently accredited mass flow metering system (MFMS) in Hong Kong onboard the bunker vessel, ‘Anelly’.

Hansa Shipping has reported significant savings in cylinder oil consumption since installing Tekomar’s Cylube system onboard six containerships earlier this year.

Twelve vessels belonging to Maersk Tankers are to be equipped with ‘blend on board’ (BOB) cylinder oil systems from Maersk Fluid Technology under the first volume order for the SEA-Mate B1000 units.

A novel fuel derived from residual mixed plastic waste, developed by UK company Recycling Technologies, is to be analysed by engine consultancy Ricardo for potential use in marine propulsion.

The marine sector is witnessing a major shift in engine lubrication as Group II oil products increase in popularity. John Smythe, global marine and large engine technical adviser at Infineum, discusses the…

Lukoil Marine Lubricants has introduced a new cylinder oil and crankcase oil for two-stroke engines, featuring additive packages to enhance thermal and oxidation stability as well as protection from corrosion and wear.

Total Talusia Optima, a BN 100 cylinder oil that can be used with either residual or distillate fuels, has been approved for use across Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD) two-stroke engine range.