biolubricants for marine applications


High-Peformance, Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) for the Marine Industry.

J.R. Hess supplies a complete selection of marine-grade lubricants manufactured by BioBlend to help operators meet VGP (and upcoming VIDA) compliance obligations:

ApplicationCategoryBioBlend EAL Product
StabilizersHydraulic FluidsBioFlo SB AW, Synthetic AW – 32, 46, 68
Hydraulic SystemsHydraulic FluidsBioFlo SB AW, Synthetic AW – 32, 46, 68
ThrustersGear OilsBioGear FS – 100, 150, 220, 320, 460
Azimuth ThrustersGear Oils, Hydraulic FluidsBioFlo SB AW, Synthetic AW – 32, 46, 68
BioGear FS – 100, 150, 220, 320, 460
Stern Tubes Stern Tube LubesBioFlo STL – 100, 150
Multi-Purpose GreaseGreasesBioGrease FS1
BioGrease HD1, HD2
BioGrease HD 5M 2
BioGrease GP
Winches & CranesGear OilsBioGear FS – 100, 150, 220, 320, 460
Wire Rope & General Purpose LubeMulti-Purpose Oils / Wire Rope LubeBioBlend MPO (aerosol or bulk)
BioLube WRL

VGP Compliant Solutions

These lubricants meet VGP compliance criteria for lubricants and hydraulic fluids used in oil-to-sea interfaces on non-recreational, non-military vessels measuring 79 feet or more:

  • READILY BIODEGRADABLE
  • MINIMALLY-TOXIC
  • NON-BIOACCUMULATIVE

BioBlend’s product range has been formulated to meet or exceed these standards with demonstrated performance capabilities and compatibiulity with existing lubes and seal materials.

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J R Hess Co. is an authorized distributor of BioBlend lubricants. Contact us for product information, samples, and quotes.