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96Maritime Reporter & Engineering News Whether their job is in theinternational transport ofgoods, the extraction of oil or gas, or in the cruise business ? ships operating at sea or on in- land waterways are exposed to high stresses. Many factors work simultane- ously toward the degradation of vessel and systems, factors such as extreme cold or heat, high mechanical loads, corrosion,rising and falling temperatures, micro- movement, and the contact with salty air and sea water, all make maintenance and repair a perpetual task. When a piece of on-board equipment breaks down, there are costly consequences due to non-avail- ability, repair times and high replacement investment, and worse, it can put the crew, the vessel, the cargo or the envi- ronment at risk. Ship owner and operators, working in tandem with vessel designers, builders, major equipment and system outfitters and product and service providers seek to Increase the reliability and extend the service life of components as well as re-duce operating and maintenance costs. In this context, the selection of suitable lubricants plays a vital role since special-ity lubricants tailored to the individual friction points can contribute substan- tially. In recent years, the call for eco- compatibility has emerged alongside functional lubrication requirements. Far- reaching laws aiming at the protection of the seas and their species are coming intoforce. The impact of possible oil spills aside, even well-maintained ships tend to leak a certain small quantity of oil intothe sea every day, which poses an addi- tional strain on fragile marine eco-sys-tems. New ideas from lubricant development engineers are much in de- mand in this respect.Synthetic lubricants have come to offer a genuine alternative to mineral oils. This new generation of speciality lubricants supports operators in extending mainte- nance intervals and reducing lubricant quantities. For critical applications such as propeller gears, non-toxic, readilybiodegradable gear oils are already avail- able. These products can make a sizable contribution to protecting the seas. Klüber Lubrication?s speciality lubri- cants for maritime applications at aglance:Readily biodegradable gear oil for thrusters and rudder propellers (Klüber- bio EG 2-150)Readily biodegradable stern tube oil (Klüberbio RM 2-150)Speciality lubricants for open gear rims (GRAFLOSCON B-SG 00 Ultra,Klüberfluid C-F Ultra)White adhesive lubricant for winches, cranes and cruise ships (Klüberplex AG 11-462)New additions to the portfolio: Synthetic and readily biodegradable hydraulic fluids (Klüberbio LR 9-series) Readily biodegradable open-gear lu- bricant (Klüberbio LG 39-700)Readily biodegradable special grease for rolling bearings (Klüberbio M 72-82)Klüber Takes Spotlight at SMM It goes without saying that the world?s suppliers of marine and offshore fuels and lubes are under increasing pressureto provide solutions that are not only more environmentally benign, but at the same time economical and of course effi- cient in the job that they do, working compatibly with other products and sys-tems changing onboard just as rapidly. Companies such Klüber Lubrication ?long-term players with a strong historyand equally bright future ? have taken to the challenge to ensure that its solutionshelp clients meet emerging regulations, as well as keep their bottom line sound. ?Powerful, naturally" was Klüber Lu- brication?s motto for its SMM stand, with a spotlight on its environmentally sound, efficient speciality lubricants for ships, offshore rigs and other marine applica- tions. Its new, efficient hydraulic fluids of the Klüberbio LR 9 series bear the EuropeanEco Label for environmentally sound products. With the Klüberbio LR 9 series Klüber Lubrication has developed syn- thetic, readily biodegradable products. The new adhesive lubricant Klüberbio LG 39-700 is an open-gear lubricant witha highly viscous base oil made from re-newable raw materials. It was especially developed for the lubrication of open gears and pinions driving large anchor winches and the tooth racks of jack-upsystems.The new, readily biodegradable special grease Klüberbio M 72-82 for rollingbearings is highly resistant to water, pro- tects components against corrosion, and due to its good adhesion enables long re-lubrication intervals. See us at the International Workboat Show, Booth #117 COMPANY FOCUS FUELS & LUBESKlüber LubricationProtection for Critical Maritime, Offshore Assets MR#11 (90-97) R:MR Template 11/7/2012 8:23 AM Page 96