ExxonMobil claims that its brand-new 40BN cyndrical tube oil, Mobilgard 540, will certainly be readily available from September 2, 2019. The lube has actually been particularly created for usage with 0.50% sulfur gas that follow the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2020 exhaust policies and also satisfies the needs of OEMs, GUY ES and also WinGD.
Mobilgard 540 will certainly be readily available from launch in significant ports around the globe consisting of Hong Kong, Singapore, Antwerp, Rotterdam and alsoAmsterdam It will certainly likewise be used at extra places with ExxonMobil’s shipment network, wholesale and also in packs. Details and also additional updates will certainly be readily available through the firm’s Ports and also Services overview.
ExxonMobil uses an extensive variety of aquatic product or services, consisting of two-stroke cyndrical tube oils, no matter conformity selection:
- Mobilgard 525 for usage with 0.10% sulfur Emission Control Area (ECA) MGO
- Mobilgard 540 for usage with 0.50% IMO certified gas
- Mobilgard 570 for usage with high sulfur gas in mix with a scrubber
- Mobilgard 5100 for very destructive engines running high sulfur gas in mix with a scrubber
- Mobil Serv Cylinder Condition Monitoring for on-board scrape down oil evaluation and also gas sulfur screening
Vessel drivers ought to currently be choosing concerning their gas selection in advance of the governing modification, an analysis that can likewise influence cyndrical tube oil choice. ExxonMobil thinks that on-board supply monitoring and also partnership throughout the procedure will certainly be necessary to guarantee a smooth gas and also lube shift. Vessel designers ought to consequently function carefully with purchase workers and also charterers to guarantee that gas selections are clear, timelines are clear and also the effect on a vessel’s procedure is comprehended.
Mobilgard 540 works at any type of quantity with ExxonMobil’s existing Mobil Gard cyndrical tube oil array, which will certainly aid to simplify the switchover to the brand-new lube as no storage tank cleansing will certainly be called for.
ExxonMobil has actually created a detailed overview to aid the maritime sector securely and also successfully browse the gas and also lubricating substances switchover procedure. A duplicate of the record can be downloaded and install here.
“Mobilgard 540 is an extension to our long-standing MobilGard cylinder oil range. Used in combination with ExxonMobil’s EMF.5 fuels range, it will enable vessel operators to have confidence when complying with the IMO’s revised sulfur limit, without compromising on quality or performance,” stated Frans Horjus, worldwide aquatic lubricating substances supervisor at ExxonMobil “However, the switch to a low-sulfur future will require careful stock management. As part of this procedure, vessel operators should work with fuel and lubricant suppliers that possess the technical skills to help them manage the switchover process.”
