Lubricants manufacturer Castrol has announced the launch of Cyltech ACT, a new cylinder oil specifically designed for vessels operating in[ds_preview] Emissions Control Areas (ECAs) using low sulphur fuels (including LNG). It utilises Ash Control Technology (ACT), which minimises the risk of ash build up. »Preventing hard ash build up is essential for protecting critical parts of the engine when burning low sulphur fuel oil. Cyltech ACT has a BN of 16 and creates over 30% less ash than a 25BN oil, whilst at the same time delivering excellent ring-zone cleanliness. As a result, Cyltech ACT has Letters of No Objection from the major engine manufacturers, Castrol said in a statement. Cyltech ACT will be available in Singapore, ARA and key USA ports by the end of Q1 2016 with other countries following throughout 2016.
