Gains from eco-lube switch
So far the oil washed overboard from hydraulic deck equipment has been largely ignored, but not for much longer – growing concerns about sensitive regions such as the Arctic and the stepping up of US regulations indicate the future in Europe and Scandinavia. But the smart answer is not to reach for the nearest green-stamped alternative: the choice needs to be made intelligently.
So far the oil washed overboard from hydraulic deck equipment has been largely ignored, but not for much longer – growing concerns about sensitive regions such as the Arctic and the stepping up of US regulations indicate the future in Europe and Scandinavia. But the smart answer is not to reach for the nearest green-stamped alternative: the choice needs to be made intelligently.