Gulf Marine Reveals 4,000-Hour RRBO Sea Trial Results at Motorship Conference
25 Nov 2025
Gulf Marine shared the latest findings from our Re-Refined Base Oils (RRBO) research programme at the 46th Motorship Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference in Hamburg.
Technical Manager, Vladimir Shnurkov, presented data from a 4,000-hour sea trial comparing cylinder lubricants formulated with RRBO against 100 % virgin base oil references.
Technical Manager, Vladimir Shnurkov, presented at the Motorship's Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference in Hamburg
The trial confirmed that RRBO-blended lubricants deliver wear rates, piston cleanliness, deposit control and oxidation stability that match the performance virgin base oil, while reducing lifecycle CO₂ emissions up to 90 %.
Validated findings demonstrate that RRBO supports decarbonisation
These validated findings demonstrate that RRBO supports decarbonisation without compromising engine protection or operational reliability.
Vladimir Shnurkov and Betinna Rathkamp
Sales Manager Bettina Rathkamp was also in attendance, discussing with industry leaders how Gulf Marine can partner with them to achieve their decarbonisation goals.
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