Laboratory Marine Oil Test / Analysis Service

The shipping sector is certainly a demanding market, vastly competitive, immensely challenging and rigorous for all concerned, not least for the marine 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 in 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 marine oil laboratory analysis / testing.

The Kittiwake Laboratory Marine Oil Test / Analysis Service is a comprehensive insight into the functioning of your critical systems. It covers analysis of:

• Marine Diesel Engine System Oil
• Marine Cylinder Drain Oil
• Marine Stern Tube Oil
• Marine Hydraulic Oil
• Marine Gear Box Oil
• Other Marine Lubricants 

As an independent company, you can be sure that you will always receive the best impartial advice from Kittiwake. In particular, we work very hard to minimise your costs related to oil consumption and feed rate without affecting your marine engine (see our LinerSCAN and ANALEXAlert pages for more information about onboard solutions). Turnaround is extremely fast with all oil / fuel samples being analysed and diagnosed by the end of the next business day.

The Laboratory Marine Oil Analysis Report complete with a highly detailed diagnostic statement (prepared by a mechanical engineer) will be sent by e-mail and can also be accessed over the internet. 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 oil / fuel analysis from an ISO certified laboratory with a highly detailed diagnostic statement
• A special login provides you with an access to our web server to search and review reports as well as trending and comparing results
• Competent answers to your questions about the analysis of the oil / fuel by mail or phone
• Comparable oil / fuel analysis within your fleet even when you change the oil supplier
• Free repeat measurement in case of any doubt or question about the oil / fuel analysis
• Same price and system regardless of the oil type, making it very easy for you.

Important Note:

To avoid any unnecessary import tax and customs duty please state the following on your delivery documents (replace the "x" with the number of samples):

• Description: "x" Used oil samples from different compartments for analysis only.
• No commercial value.
• Content not restricted according GGVSE/ADR/RID, IATA/DGR, GGVEee/IMDG.
• Value: 0.10 €
• Incoterms: DDP incl. VAT