Castrol has announced the launch of Cyltech ACT, a new cylinder oil specifically designed for vessels operating in Emissions Control Areas (ECAs) using low sulphur fuels (including LNG).
Cyltech ACT utilises Ash Control Technology (ACT), which minimises the risk of ash build up. Preventing hard ash build up is essential for protecting critical parts of the engine when burning low sulphur fuel oil. Castrol claims that Cyltech ACT has a BN of 16 and creates over 30% less ash than a 25BN oil, whilst at the same time delivering excellent ring-zone cleanliness. Cyltech ACT has Letters of No Objection from the major engine manufacturers and has performed exceptionally well in engine tests to date.
Paul Turner, VP marine and energy, Castrol said: “New regulations, changes in engine design and vessel operations plus alternative fuels are presenting our customers with increasing challenges. Castrol has always maintained that effectively lubricating the cylinders of large 2-stroke engines in today’s complex environment can only be achieved through the selection of a range of lubricants. In terms of the 2015 ECA requirements, we have invested in analysing vessels’ transitions so that we can bring a high performance lubricant to market that is based on insight-driven technology. This is the latest example of how we are working collaboratively with ship operators to recommend the right lubricants for each vessel’s operating profile as well as helping them to create efficiencies through approaches such as feed rate optimisation.”
Cyltech ACT will be available in Singapore, ARA and key USA ports by the end of Q1 2016 with other countries and ports following throughout 2016.
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