Our customers face ever tightening regulations on theenvironment, but also new operational challenges brought about byslow steaming, said Luigi Tedesco, Castrol Marine CEO. By selecting the right cylinder oil for the right operatingconditions, slow steaming customers can use less fuel confident inthe knowledge they are not risking damage to their engine, and thatis why we now recommend Cyltech 80 AW for many customers. Cyltech80 AW offers a proactive response to new industry realities. Itis the only product approved by W rtsil for use at minimumfeed rates for fuels up to 3. Both slow steaming and sulfur content have direct consequencesfor fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, lubricant consumption andenvironmental responsibility, added Harrold. OEMs have acknowledged the fundamentally changing demands oncylinder lubricants caused by slow steaming, particularly in largebore engines. The Cyltech brand pansthe 40 - 80 BN range, which is said to be the widest of all marinelubricant suppliers. The pressure is on lubricant suppliers to show that new cylinder lubricants to the market are tested in all extremes, and not justin the conditions that suit their products, Harrold continued.Castrol Marine has extended its cylinder oil range to addressconcerns about engine damage and performance due to slow steamingand fuel sulfur content restrictions. It also limits the amount of burnt cylinder oil in exhaust gases,thereby cutting emissions. We are not suggesting that a ship has to carry a range ofcylinder oils. As a result of research, field trials and engine inspections,Castrol said it believes that each vessel should use a singlecylinder lubricant based on that vessel s predominant operatingconditions. Wewant to make MP3 Grease sure that our customers get the right answer and theright single lubricant solution for each vessel based on thatvessel s predominant operating conditions. The Cyltech range has beendeveloped for optimum engine protection in 2-stroke crossheadengines and specifically to match engine performance with thedemands of varying sulfur fuels and the impact of slow steaming. It is critical for owners that the right cylinder oil is readilyavailable for use to protect performance and vessel safety,particularly in prevailing commercial conditions at a time whenthey face tighter environmental regulation than ever before, commented Jonathan Hutchinson, Castrol Marine global marketingmanager. The specialized marine lubricant supplier has launched Cyltech 80AW, an 80 BN (base number) cylinder oil. Slow steaming may bring lowerlubricant feed rates and, when higher sulfur fuels are used, ahigher lubricant BN protects the engine against potential damage. In fact, the majority will carry only one, dependingon their engine and voyage operating pattern, said Harrold.. We know from field experience that Cyltech 80 AW providesimproved neutralization capacity, and hence better corrosionprotection across the fuel sulfur range while slow steaming than amid BN lubricant. Any imbalance between cylinder oil feed rate, BN and powercompromises engine efficiency, said Paul Harrold, marine andenergy technology manager. W rtsil recently advised customers withengines of 80cm bore and above to increase feed rates becausecorrosion problems have been observed when slow steaming. Cyltech 80 AW is approved by both MAN Diesel and W rtsil .5% sulphur. Cyltech 80 AW will initially be available via Castrol s mainregional distribution hubs from early June 2012. Castrol says this premium product is the logical next step inassuring ship owners that the right lubricant is available to meetvessel needs in all operating conditions. Where 40 BN cylinder oils may suit vessels permanentlyoperating in Emissions Control Areas, the supplier has concludedthat those of 70 - 80 BN are better suited to vessels regularlyslow steaming and on international trade, even those involved infrequent ECA transits
