NAPA Verified Tests Show 2% Bunker Savings From Lube Additive

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Wednesday May 25, 2016

Finland-based Nanol Technologies today announced that its lube oil additive has been shown to reduce bunker consumption by 2 percent when used in the main engines of Ro-Ro Cargo Vessel M/V Seagard.

The results, obtained over a four-month testing period, were said to have been verified by NAPA and overseen by Lloyd's Register.

During the test, two months of data was collected as a control, and compared to two months of data with Nanol's lubricant additive present.

The savings calculation was said to have taken  into account fuel calorific value, operating conditions, and typical engine load range.

Johan von Knorring, Founder and CEO, Nanol Technologies commented: "Based on previous test results by more than ten shipping companies and more than 13,000 hours of operational use, Nanol has long been convinced that our patented lubricant additive delivers immediate economic benefits in terms of fuel-efficiency as well as the long-term gain of prolonging key engine component lifetimes.

"With the support of [the charterer and operator of the ship] Transfennica, [owner-operator] Bore and NAPA we now have independently verified proof that this is the case for first time. While Nanol brings significant savings to our customers, we are very proud that we can help to save the environment by reducing emissions."

The company says the results have helped it secure the opportunity to meet with 100 venture capitalists to support its future growth and development

Ship & Bunker News Team
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