Polarcus partners with Castrol to enhance green credentials

Castrol Marine’s range of environmentally responsible lubricants are designed for use throughout a vessel where leakage presents a risk. Based in Dubai, Polarcus is making a significant investment into an ultra-modern seismic fleet of high-end 12 streamer 3D and multipurpose 6 streamer 3D vessels. The vessels boast highly advanced maritime technologies for improved operational efficiency with a reduced environmental footprint. Polarcus vessels are constructed according to DNV CLEANDESIGN notation, controlling and limiting operational emissions and discharges. Castrol’s Bio Range of Lubricants will be used on all Polarcus vessels to significantly reduce emissions in the marine environment. Polarcus co-founder Peter Zickerman said: “Operations in extremely sensitive areas, such as the Arctic, set the bar for Polarcus’ global fleet. Efficiency is maximised by ensuring all vessels stay ahead of any environmental legislation, avoiding the need to swap vessels for different areas. The Polarcus fleet is calculated to have half the overall exhaust emissions of its nearest competitors, and with the Castrol Bio Range helping to reduce the overall emission risk them even further. The proactive approach is shared by both companies; industry peers look to Polarcus as the best in class environmental operator and to Castrol as the first oil major to introduce a comprehensive range of environmentally responsible marine lubricants.”