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New VGP Requirements for Marine Propulsion by Claudio Santellanes is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses new regulations from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding vessel discharges, effective December 2013. It will affect components involving oil-to-sea interfaces like seals and cathodic protection on thrusters and gears. A technical evaluation is needed for both existing and new vessels. Currently there are no environmentally acceptable lubricants compatible with the seal materials, but work is ongoing with suppliers to find a solution. The document provides recommende

Author

Claudio Santellanes

Language

EN