marine lubricants FAST service maximize oil and equipment life with chevron s comprehensive equipment condition monitoring program
In recent years the global marine industry has seen tremendous changes triggered by: demand for more efficient engines increased environmental awareness & legislation global upward pressures on fuel and lubricant prices changes in residual fuel oil quality These changes have driven downward pressure on your operating profits. While lubricant costs may only be a small percent of your total vessel maintenance budget, lubrication is the lifeblood of your equipment. Chevron can help minimize your vessel s operating costs with the FAST equipment condition monitoring program. 2 FAST Service
FAST Service Predictive measures and analysis play a vital role in the maintenance of equipment on board your vessels, and Chevron s FAST service can help you identify contamination or wear before it results in costly downtime. What is FAST? FAST is a comprehensive fluid analysis service performed in our ISO 17025 certified labs. FAST helps protect your vessels, with online access to a readily accessible database of fluid analysis reports and expert commentary. FAST Service 3
FAST features and benefits The advantages of using FAST for managing and monitoring the condition of all lubricated equipment on board are numerous: Accurate results on diverse test packages and flexibility for specialized testing procedures Reliable interpretations of test results and actionable recommendations based on the data Results delivered to you immediately upon completion via e-mail (within 24 to 48 hours of receipt) Reports which have been optimized for readability Samples are tested at our dedicated ISO certified laboratories in Belgium and China Expert advice on reports via helpdesk: CMLfast@chevron.com Cost-effective standard and specialty tests Online access to complete historical records (downloadable through Excel 5.0 or higher) The value of Reliability-based Lubrication (RbL ) Chevron s blend of industry expertise, leading-edge products and customizable lubrication solutions has created a new business model that helps minimize operational costs while maximizing equipment uptime. It s focused on what you need most: reliability. 4 FAST Service
what you can expect from implementing this program FAST enables you to track the performance of equipment that your business depends on to get your cargo to points around the world on time and without incident. By analyzing operating fluid on a regular basis, you can optimize equipment life and oil replacement intervals and identify issues before they result in damage through follow up on the trends of the different parameters. This knowledge helps in the precise scheduling of maintenance work that can help reduce downtime and minimize the risk of equipment failure. complete fluid analysis for improved marine reliability The FAST program provides comprehensive analyses for all vessel equipment that requires lubricating oil, greases or coolants. Our stern tube advanced testing, for example, complies with the requirements of the major shipping classification societies. A FAST report with satisfactory results on the analysis of the stern tube lubricant is a valuable tool when considering the extension of the period between dry-dockings for classification surveys. Schedule Preventive Maintenance More Efficiently Minimize Maintenance Costs Optimize Equipment Life Increase Reliability Minimize Downtime Reduce Operating Costs Minimize Oil Disposal Minimize Equipment Downtime Maximize Oil Replacement Intervals ISO 17025 certified laboratories Chevron s laboratories are some of the best equipped in the marine industry. With facilities in China and Belgium where in the latter our marine technical support and R&D is also located we deliver reliable, expert support wherever you are in the world. Our global marine team is on call to accurately diagnose the condition of your equipment FAST! FAST Service 5
the FAST process Submitting samples for FAST analysis is as easy as 1 2 3. Prepare sample and complete the information on Label 3. Add Label 2 to the bottle, keeping Part 1 for your records. Send the sample bottle along with Label 3 in the sample bag provided. Customers calling at China mainland ports can send samples to our FAST Chinese laboratory. All other samples should be mailed to our laboratory in Belgium. Most sample analysis will be completed within 24 48 hours of receipt, and your reports are conveniently delivered by email. Address labels can also be downloaded from the Chevron Marine Lubricants website. standard test packages FAST simplifies the process of testing with a list of standard tests for frequent, typical applications. Samples are analyzed according to a particular test schedule, depending on the type of lubricant and the application. Examples of typical analysis are indicated to the right. Engine Oils Appearance Water Viscosity@40 C Base Number Soot Load, %wt Flash point Additive elements Wear elements (Nature of water*) * on stern tube and thruster systems Non-Engine Oils Appearance Water Viscosity@40 C Wear elements Additive elements Total Acid Number (Nature of water) FAST Service Condition Monitoring Report Vessel GLOBAL TRANSPORTER System MAIN ENGINE BEFORE FINE FILTER IMO Number 9999999 Customer GLOBAL TRANSPORT CORP Login XXXXXXX URGENT ATTENTION NORMAL No action required the FAST report As soon as the lab has completed testing your samples, our in-house experts review the data and provide comprehensive comments and recommendations. Each report carries a clearly visible traffic light icon, indicating whether the condition of the sample is normal, if follow up is required or critical action needs to be taken. The reports also contain historical data which allows for follow up on the trends of the different parameters giving operators a full picture of the condition of their equipment. Please note that Chevron provides this FAST Report, and the comments and information contained herein for guidance only. Nothing provided represents an endorsement of any product or type of engine. Chevron assumes that the samples are representative. Chevron has relied upon the information provided to make the recommendation set forth in this Report. Responsibility for taking action, based on information contained in this FAST Report, lies solely with the customer or end user. Page 1 of 2 Chevron s laboratory provides complete analysis of your samples with review and comments by technical experts. 6 FAST Service
for us, reliability isn t a promise it s a legacy Building reliability into your day-to-day business takes commitment. We should know. At Chevron, we ve created a corporate culture that revolves around safety and reliability. When you combine that with our legacy of industryleading innovation in product formulation, it s no wonder we are able to truly deliver on Reliabilitybased Lubrication (RbL ). It s an extension of who we are, and it sets us apart from lubricant vendors that just talk about reliability. At Chevron, we live it. If you could use more reliability from your equipment or your lubrication specialist, contact your local Chevron Marine Lubricants account manager for details on how to apply for the FAST Service, or visit chevronmarineproducts.com FAST Service 7
For more information, please contact any Chevron Marine Lubricants sales office: Germany Chevron Products Germany Inc. Jungfernstieg 49 20354 Hamburg Germany Tel: +49 40 349 710 00 Email: cmlgermany@chevron.com Singapore Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd. Chevron House 30 Raffles Place #21-01 Singapore 048622 Tel: +65 6318 1000 Email: cmlsingapore@chevron.com Greece Chevron Marine Products Hellas S.A. 70, Filonos Street 185 35 Piraeus Athens, Greece Tel: +30 210 9473000 Email: gmpgrelub@chevron.com United Kingdom Chevron Products UK Limited 1 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf London E14 4HA United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7719 3384 Email: cmlukl@chevron.com Hong Kong Chevron Hong Kong Ltd. 15/F., Tower B Manulife Financial Centre 223-231 Wai Yip Street Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2802 8338 Email: cmlhkl@chevron.com United States Chevron Marine Products LLC 9401 Williamsburg Plaza, Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40222, USA Tel. Order Desk: +1 800 283 9582 Tel. (outside USA): +1 502 420 7051 Email: cmlusl@chevron.com Or visit our website: www.chevronmarineproducts.com Always confirm that the product selected is consistent with the original equipment manufacturer s recommendation for the equipment operating conditions and customer s maintenance practices. 2017 Chevron Marine Products LLC. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of Chevron Intellectual Property LLC or their respective owners. IDU179705 02/17 R-331 (2-17)