Laboratory Oil Analysis
The shipping sector is certainly a demanding market, vastly competitive, immensely challenging and rigorous for all concerned, not least for the ships assets. The plant and equipment onboard a vessel is now expected to operate efficiently for extended time periods, under varying loads and constantly changing conditions.
Keeping these engines, gearboxes and hydraulic systems in top condition is crucial not just to maintaining efficient operations but they also impact directly on passenger / crew health and safety.
With this in mind Kittiwake has formed a strategic partnership with a certified and accredited laboratory with over 15 years experience in used oil laboratory analysis.
The Kittiwake Marine Oil Test Service is a comprehensive insight into the functioning of your critical systems. It covers analysis of;
The Laboratory Report complete with a highly detailed diagnostic statement (prepared by a mechanical engineer) will be sent by email and can also be accessed over the internet (contact us for demonstration login details). On the report web site you can also view previous reports and view a graphical history for trend analysis.
Other benefits include
Keeping these engines, gearboxes and hydraulic systems in top condition is crucial not just to maintaining efficient operations but they also impact directly on passenger / crew health and safety.
With this in mind Kittiwake has formed a strategic partnership with a certified and accredited laboratory with over 15 years experience in used oil laboratory analysis.
The Kittiwake Marine Oil Test Service is a comprehensive insight into the functioning of your critical systems. It covers analysis of;
- Diesel Engine System Oil
- Cylinder Drain Oil
- Stern Tube Oil
- Hydraulic Oil
- Gear Box Oil
- Others Lubricants
The Laboratory Report complete with a highly detailed diagnostic statement (prepared by a mechanical engineer) will be sent by email and can also be accessed over the internet (contact us for demonstration login details). On the report web site you can also view previous reports and view a graphical history for trend analysis.
Other benefits include
- Analysis results ready to view the next working day
- Detailed analysis from an ISO certified laboratory with a highly detailed diagnostic statement
- A special log in provides you with an access to our web server to search and review reports it allows also to trend and compare results.
- Competent answers to your questions about the analysis or the oil by mail or phone
- Comparable analysis within your fleet even when you change the oil supplier
- Free repeat measurement in case of any doubt or question about the analysis
- Same price and system regardless of the oil type, making it very easy for you.








