Marine & Ocean Vessel

Petroleum products play a crucial role in the maritime and marine equipment industry from powering ships to providing lubrication for various onboard machinery and equipment.  Clark Laboratories supports marine equipment manufacturers and maritime operators for quality, reliability and performance testing.  Clark’s broad array of oil, lubrication and fuel testing services provides ship and marine vessel operators piece of minds for operability and reliability. 

Often the main cause of vessel downtime is the lack of scheduled maintenance meeting operational requirements of the equipment. Many vessel owners and operators follow maintenance schedules based on the operational hours of each piece of equipment. Maintenance stops are chosen when running hours hit predefined levels, whether equipment needs servicing or not. There is value in utilizing this method for preventative maintenance and reliability. However, if a regular monitoring schedule is followed to measure the health of the equipment while operating, this could provide critical data ensuring the reliability of equipment and potentially eliminate or mitigate costly downtime.

Marine equipment is constantly exposed to harsh and corrosive environments. Corrosion, oxidation, and contamination are a constant threat to the health and continuous operation of shipboard equipment. Clark’s analytical oil testing services for engine oil, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, grease, and diesel fuel provide critical data to ensure your equipment is in optimal condition for reliable performance.