With increasing pressure on vessel operators to run their vessels more sustainably, the question of making the change to a more environmentally friendly products is increasingly being raised. With regulations tightening and costs increasing, one answer could lie in switching your cranes from conventional petroleum based mineral hydraulic oil to bio-oil.
However, uncertainty around the use of bio-oil remains. Marine Cranes and Williams Shipping are on a mission to clarify questions around compatibility, performance and longevity, debunking myths and encouraging others in the industry to make the more sustainable choice. The partnership will draw on both companies’ experience in using bio-oils to share knowledge about best practice with regards to ensuring the performance and longevity of bio-oil with industry and customers.
Ben Pym, Managing Director at Marine Cranes says, ‘We’re asked by customers about the use of bio-oil and it is clear there is still some uncertainty around compatibility, performance and longevity. Knowing that Williams Shipping is an advocate and first mover in the use of bio-oils we have spoken to them at length about their experiences’.
Dan Freeman, Head of Business Development at Williams Shipping added, ‘We’ve been using bio-oil across all our vessels for over six years now. Consequently, we have real experience in how it compares to traditional oil, backed up with data from our testing regime that really helps to illuminate the discussion. By partnering with Marine Cranes we hope it will encourage others in the industry to consider making the switch to more sustainable products.’
Read Marine Cranes & Williams Shipping article ‘Is it time to switch your crane over to bio-oil?‘ exploring the pros and cons of using bio-oil and whether making the switch from synthetic oil is worthwhile.
About the organisations
Williams Shipping Group, founded in 1894, is a trusted provider of marine and logistics services across the UK. With operations in Southampton and Milford Haven, the company offers vessel charter, port services, transport, and marine lubricants.
Marine Cranes is a Southampton-based specialist in the supply, commissioning, and servicing of cranes for vessel, dockside, and offshore applications.
