MS Velassaru: Doubling oil drain interval with Mobilgard HSD+ 15W40

Situation

The MS Velassaru of the Caulier - Bosmans family was commissioned February 2020. The vessel, named after a Maldives island, uses a Caterpillar C32 engine for propulsion in which the Mobilgard HSD+ 15W40 was chosen. The goal was set to double the standard 500-hour oil change interval as part of sustainable operations.

Results and Benefits

With Mobilgard HSD+ 15W-40 and reliable monitoring, the oil drain interval was increased from 500 to 1,000 hours. The oil analysis results were always reassuring and the trends showed an oil and engine in optimal condition. As a result, on an annual basis, approximately 1 400 EUR is saved on oil consumption and 440 liters of waste oil is reduced, which contributes positively to the ecological footprint of the MS Velassaru.

Recommendation

The Mobilgard HSD+ 15W-40 was used in the Caterpillar C32 main engine. This is an extra high performance, multigrade engine oil specifically formulated for increased drain intervals in heavily loaded high speed marine diesel engines. The Mobilgard HSD+ 15W-40 offers:
- Enhanced oxidation stability
- Excellent soot and viscosity control
- Excellent anti-wear performance
- Compliance with API CK-4: suitable for emission aftertreatment systems