When used in conjunction with the COMPAC bearing system, seawater lubricates the bearings to ensure the smooth, effective and safe operation of the vessel. It will be installed on Regent Seven Seas\u2019 238m Seven Seas Explorer<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Under US Environmental Protection Agency regulations, all vessels over 24m operating in US waters must switch over to EALs in all oil-to-sea interfaces before their next dry docking.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore and more shipowners are realising that water-lubricated propeller shaft systems not only meet US EPA rules governing the use of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL) but its use can also reduce operational costs,\u201d said Craig Carter, director of marketing, Thordon Bearings.<\/p>\n
Thordon says its system guarantees a wear life of 15 years and significantly reduces a shipowner\u2019s annual operating and maintenance costs, compared to an EAL-lubricated metal bearing and two seal system.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeawater-lubricated bearing technology negates the purchase, storage and disposal of costly mineral and synthetic oils,\u201d Mr Carter added.<\/p>\n
The 56,000 tonne vessel, which will become the cruise line\u2019s flagship vessel, is currently under construction at Fincantieri\u2019s Sestri Ponente shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for summer 2016.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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