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products allow marine vessels and operators to maintain or improve their performance levels with the added bene? t of a safer, more sustainable product. BOTTOM LINE BENEFITS : ONBOARD LUBRICANTS Readily biodegradable ? uids deliver both sustainabil- ity and performance ?attributes that contribute to any companys bottom line. These products are able to reduce the workplace hazards and environmental risks associated with spills or leaks that can not only tarnish a companys reputation, but also lead to costly remediation involving clean-up, potential regulatory ? nes and equipment or employee downtime. In light of VGP regulations and the Clean Water Act, spills of readily biodegradable products are often viewed by regulatory agencies differently than pe- troleum-based spills, and this effect can positively impact a companys spill response, costs and ultimately operational productivity. As the marine industry pursues greater sustainability, companies should consider every part of their operation and equipment?from bow thrusters to stern tubes?as an opportunity for analysis and improvement. Within that equipment, readily biodegradable products stand ready to deliver those two key words that go straight to the bottom line?performance and sustainability. LUBRICANTSMark Miller is executive vice presi- dent of marine sales of RSC Bio So- lutions. He is responsible for creating and implementing market strategies, maintaining and growing strate- gic relationships speci? c to marine- based markets including offshore oil and gas, marine transport and con- struction. Prior to joining RSC Bio Solutions, Miller founded Terresolve Technologies, Ltd. Miller has a B.S. in chemical engineering from Tufts University and an M.B.A. from Manhattan College. Mike Foster - Vice President, General [email protected]CELL ssKyryll Karayev P .E. - Repair Yard Manager, Dry Dock Master [email protected]CELL ssTom Johnson - Vice President [email protected]CELL ssSeptember 201332 MNMN Sept2013 Layout 32-49.indd 328/29/2013 5:25:57 PM