Marine & Offshore
Thrusters and CPP/ FPP installations
The importance of reliable lubrication
Lubricants for demanding marine installations such as Thrusters, Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs), and Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPPs), where high performance goes hand in hand with ecological responsibility, must provide excellent protection against water and other external influences and ensure a long service life. The result is increased operational uptime and reduced operating costs, allowing our customers to focus on performing their tasks.
Both our Biomax™ and Shell PANOLIN meet these high standards and deliver a durable lubricating film that provides long-term protection for Thrusters and CPP/FPP installations against wear and corrosion.
Our lubricants deliver demonstrably better performance than standard industrial lubricants and EAL products. Independent laboratories have confirmed their superior wear protection, outstanding cleanliness, and exceptional service life—even under the most extreme operating conditions.
With our years of experience and technical expertise, combined with a strong passion for the craft, we help you select and apply the right lubricant tailored to your equipment. This ensures maximum protection and extended service life for thrusters and CPP/FPP installations, while meeting the strictest environmental standards.
Sustainable without concession
With a rapid biodegradability of more than 60% within 28 days (OECD 301B) and low ecotoxicity, our lubricants are an environmentally conscious choice. They are non-bioaccumulative and fully EAL-VGP compliant, meeting the US EPA-VGP 2013 regulations. In addition, there are variants that meet or even exceed the EU Ecolabel requirements.
Reliable protection, longer lifespan
The advanced formulations provide excellent protection against corrosion and wear, even in saltwater environments. Thanks to their hydrolytic, thermal, and oxidation stability, they maintain their performance over time, resulting in a significantly longer service life than conventional mineral oil-based lubricants. This helps reduce maintenance costs and downtime.
Our lubricants perform reliably across a wide temperature range and are compatible with the most commonly used elastomers and seals. They also carry OEM approvals, making them ready for immediate use in a variety of applications within the maritime and offshore industries.
Resistant to demanding conditions
At Van Meeuwen, we know better than anyone what it takes to reliably lubricate thrusters and CPP/FPP installations in the maritime sector. With years of experience both on board and onshore, we understand the real challenges these systems face: heavy and shock loads, seawater, contamination, high peak temperatures, and temperature fluctuations. In such conditions, you need to be able to rely on your lubricant.
Our BIOMAX™ and Shell PANOLIN lubricants are specially developed for these critical applications. Biodegradable, long-lasting, highly load-resistant, and capable of withstanding the most demanding conditions—exactly what a thruster and CPP/FPP installation needs to keep running smoothly and safely. We think along with you, look at the entire system, and help you choose and monitor the right solution for your situation. Because preventing downtime starts with the right foundation: reliable lubrication.
Would you like to know more?
Curious about what we can do for your organisation in the field of lubrication technology? Please feel free to contact us at +31 (0)294 494 494 (NL) or +32 (0)53 76 76 00 (BE) or send an email. We are happy to contribute ideas and assist you further.