By Joe Weinand, Industrial Lubrication Specialist, Chevron Behind every successful marine operation lies an increasingly complex challenge: meeting increasingly stringent environmental standards for hydraulic fluids without sacrificing performance. Operators are under pressure
By Joe Weinand, Industrial Lubrication Specialist, Chevron
Behind every successful marine operation lies an increasingly complex challenge: meeting increasingly stringent environmental standards for hydraulic fluids without sacrificing performance. Operators are under pressure to address fluid toxicity, biodegradability, and bioaccumulation potential while maintaining the operational demands of their equipment.
Hydraulic fluids have long played a central role in keeping maritime operations running, and the next generation of these fluids is being shaped as much by environmental policy as by performance benchmarks. Understanding how today’s advanced fluids are changing can offer a look into the future of regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
Environmental Impact Is No Longer an Afterthought
Historically, environmental considerations in hydraulic fluid selection often took a backseat to performance and cost. That’s no longer viable. Regulations like the U.S. EPA’s Vessel General Permit (VGP) and Europe’s Ecolabel standards now require fluids
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