“Stop Marine Leaks. Start EAL Compliance.”

 “Castrol Bio: The only lubricants that meet US VIDA, OSPAR, and EU EAL standards without compromising reliability.”

What is EAL? (The Core Concept)

EAL = Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (per US Vessel General Permit [VGP] 2013)

• Definition: Lubricants that are:
  ✅ Biodegradable (break down naturally in seawater)
  ✅ Minimally toxic (low risk to marine life)
  ✅ Non-bioaccumulative (won’t build up in organisms)
• Why it matters: Required by US Vessel Incidental Discharges Act (VIDA) to prevent oil spills from harming marine ecosystems. All Castrol Bio products meet this standard.

💡 Key Takeaway: If you use Castrol Bio lubricants, you’re legally compliant with VIDA in the US and aligned with global standards (OSPAR, EU regulations).

Castrol Bio Products & Their Real-World Uses

⚠️ Critical Note:

• BioTac OG is for open gears ONLY (e.g., winches). Do not use in stern tubes (use BioBar instead).
• All products are carbon-neutral (certified by BSI PAS 2060 since 2021).

🌊 Why This Matters for Your Operations

✅ Environmental Compliance

• Avoid fines from VIDA (US) or EU regulations by using only EAL products (Castrol Bio is the only major brand with full compliance).
• Example: If your winch leaks oil, BioTac OG won’t wash away → no marine contamination.

✅ Reliability Boost

• BioTac OG: 4x less wear on gear teeth vs. mineral oils (tested by Emcor).
• BioBar: 90% less ring/vane wear in hydraulic pumps (Vickers/Eaton tests).
• Result: Fewer breakdowns, lower maintenance costs.

✅ Sustainability Impact

💡 Real-world proof: Castrol’s 2023 winch trials showed 40% fewer leaks with BioTac OG vs. traditional greases.

🛠️  How to Implement This (Step-by-Step)

1. Identify your gear type:
   • Open gears? → Use BioTac OG (e.g., anchor winches).
   • Hydraulics? → Use BioBar (e.g., crane systems).
2. Verify compliance:
   • All Bio products are OSPAR registered → meets global marine safety standards.
3. Avoid mistakes:
   • ❌ Never use BioTac in stern tubes (it’s for open gears only).
   • ✅ Use BioBar for hydraulics where leaks risk seawater contamination.

🌐 Castrol’s Support for You

• 24/7 Technical Service: 820 ports, 1,300 trained partners → solve issues fast in remote locations.
• Lubrication Scheduling: Customized plans for your fleet → optimize costs without compromising EAL compliance.
• SmartGains: Analyze your fleet for small wins (e.g., “Switch to BioTac OG on 10 winches → 30% fewer leaks”) .

💡 Pro Tip: Start with one high-risk application (e.g., anchor winches). Castrol’s trials show 1–2 months to see leak reduction → low cost, high impact.

💡 Why should we use EAL

✅ Final Summary for Action

Bottom Line: For marine operations, Castrol Bio products deliver the only combination of EAL compliance + reliability that prevents leaks without sacrificing performance. Start with BioTac OG for winches — it’s the fastest win.