LUBRICATION STUDIES
frequently asked questions

• What is a lubrication study?
• What is a lubrication study for?
• What benefits does the shipowner obtain?

What is a lubrication study?

A lubrication study is a detailed list of all a ship's machinery which requires some kind of lubricant for operation and the lubricants recommended as most suitable for it.

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What is a lubrication study for?

• To define the lubricant to be used for each purpose.
• To optimise the number of lubricants on board.
• To make savings in operating costs.
• To make savings in maintenance costs.
• In new constructions, to define the number and capacity of tanks and stores required.
• To provide the crew with a quick, easy-to-use guide and avoid mistakes in lubrication.

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What benefits does the shipowner obtain?

• Savings in lubrication and maintenance costs.
• Simplification of the supply system.
• A useful lubrication guide for the crew.

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SERVICE COSTS

The present cost of our Marine Lubricant Technical Assistance service is 50 €/sample analysed.
This includes the cost of postage to send the necessary material for sample collection and dispatch to the laboratory and analysis by CL, S.A.'s Technical Dept.

The cost of the service to customers with a contract with CL, S.A., may be included in the price of the lubricants supplied.

LUBRICATION STUDY REQUEST

If you are interested in a Ship's Lubrication Study, please do not hesitate to contact the Marine Lubricant Marketing Network of CL, S.A.

• E-mail: atmarinos@cepsa.com