Sealing options for meeting VGP grow

Since 19 December 2013, all commercial vessels over 79ft (24m) in length operating in US waters have been required to use environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) in all oil-to-water interfaces unless deemed technically infeasible to do so. There are a range of options available for VGP compliance, and Wärtsilä is trying to raise awareness globally about the more environmentally sound solutions that are similarly available for shipping sectors and regions where regulations are not as strict as the US.