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LUBRICANTS allows for easy conversion and, while act swiftly and de? nitively to nip any some EALs are incompatible with cer- possible problems in the bud. RSC Bio tain types of seals, FUTERRA has very Solutions has become a trusted partner broad seal compatibility, even with tra- in our mission to be an environmen- ditional seals like NBR, allowing op- tal and business leader. We are very erators to use the seal that is the best pleased with their products and would choice for their speci? c needs. recommend them to anyone in the in- dustry who wants to enhance their bot-

Leading the Way tom line in a responsible manner.”

The ? uid choice a company makes Indeed, maritime professionals are does not only determine regulatory looking for subject matter experts to compliance, but also affects other fac- help them navigate an increasingly tors, such as sustainability, performance confusing landscape – in terms of both and ef? ciency. Many companies are al- reducing environmental and employee ready seeing the bene? ts of switching risk and increasing their company’s to HEPR solutions. One such ? rm, bottom line. If you follow expert advice

Höegh Wallem Ship Management and equip your crew with VGP and (HWSM) – a 50/50 joint venture be- sVGP compliant ? uids and instructions tween Höegh Autoliners and Wallem on how to use them, you can focus on

Ship Management – has begun a con- both sustainability and performance version process to RSC EnviroLogic and prepare your company for success.

HF 68 HP after experiencing some inconsistencies in ? uid performance and some issues with leaks, which they

Lauren Lionberger attributed to the ester-based lubricants is the global commer- they were using in their stern tubes. cial director, marine

According to Jens Dellgren, senior for RSC Bio Solu- technical superintendent at HWSM, tions. She previously served with Chevron “With a sustainability-driven company and brings extensive like Höegh, any leak is taken very se- experience in the oil riously, as are any potential threats to and gas and lubri- ? eet uptime and pro? tability that can cants industries. She has a bachelor of result from more frequent ? uid replace- science degree from Baylor University.

ment and changeouts. We decided to www.marinelink.com