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FAST Service

Comprehensive equipment condition monitoring program

The FAST Program


In recent years the global marine industry has seen tremendous changes triggered by: demand for more engine power increased environmental awareness and legislation global upward pressures on fuel and lubricant prices changes in residual fuel oil quality The end result is downward pressure on your operating profits! While lubricant costs may only be a small percent of your total vessel maintenance budget, lubrication is the lifeblood of your equipment. Chevron Marine Lubricants can help you capture profit opportunities associated with your Fluid Analysis Service & Trending maintenance program.

The value of reliability-based lubrication


Chevrons blend of industry expertise, leading-edge products and customizable lubrication solutions has created a new business model that helps lower operational costs while maximizing equipment uptime. Its focused on what you need most: reliability. Predictive measures and analysis play an important role. Our FAST program can identify contamination or wear before it results in costly downtime.

Complete fluid analysis for improved marine reliability


The FAST program provides comprehensive analyses for all areas of your vessel. Our stern tube advanced testing complies with the requirements of the major shipping classification societies. A FAST report with satisfactory results on the analysis of the stern tube lubricant is a valuable tool when considering the extension of the period between dry-dockings for classification surveys.

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FAST Features and Benefits


Accurate results on diverse test packages and flexibility for specialized testing procedures Reliable interpretations of test results and actionable recommendations based on the data Results delivered to you immediately upon completion via e-mail or fax (within 24 to 48 hours of receipt) Reports which have been optimized for readability Expert advice on reports via helpdesk: GMPFAST@chevron.com Cost-effective standard & specialty tests Online access to complete historical records (downloadable through Excel 5.0 or higher)

Chevrons laboratory is one of the best equipped laboratories in the marine industry; in fact, we are the only global lubricants supplier to have all marine fluid analysis, marine technical support, and marine R&D in one location. Our collective marine team is on call to accurately diagnose the condition of your equipment FAST!

What you can expect from implementing this program


FAST enables you to track the performance of equipment that your business depends on to get your cargo to points around the world on time and without incident. By analyzing fluid samples on a regular basis, you can optimize equipment life and oil replacement intervals, identify lubricant-related needs and understand the changing environment within a piece of equipment. This knowledge helps in the precise scheduling of maintenance work that can reduce downtime and minimize the risk of equipment failure.

Schedule Preventive Maintenance More Efficiently

Cut Maintenance Costs

Minimize Equipment Downtime

Increase Reliability Reduce Maintenance Costs Create a Cycle of Success


Optimize Equipment Life Maximize Oil Replacement Intervals

Minimize Oil Disposal

Standard test packages


FAST simplifies the process of testing with a list of standard tests for frequent, typical applications. Engine Oils: Appearance Water Viscosity @ 40C Base Number Insolubles Flash point Additive elements Wear elements (Nature of water*)
* on stern tube and thruster systems
System TAIL SHAFT System DIESEL GENERATOR #1 LR LR Number 9218686 Number 9229843 Customer NEPTUNE SHIPMGT SVCS PTE LTD Customer HAPAG-LLOYD AG..

Vessel APL BELGIUM Vessel HONG KONG EXPRESS

Non-Engine Oils: Appearance Water Viscosity @ 40C Total Acid Number Additive elements Wear elements (Nature of water)

30 Latest Sample Latest Sample G08625084 Report Date: LabLab Number Number G06418980 G06508393 G07545851 G07560965 G07596611 Report Date: Request 10320139 15119111 Request No No 14993314 14955832 14955912 16112311 VERITAS MARINE 30 Product Product DELO 1000 MAR DELO 1000 MAR DELO 1000 MAR DELO 1000 MAR DELO 1000 800 MARINE 30 SINGAPORE Port Port ROTTERDAM ROTTERDAM ANTWERP AMSTERDAM ANTWERP Date Landed 10-Feb-08 Date Landed 10-Jun-06 20-Dec-06 01-May-07 29-Jun-07 03-Nov-07 09-Feb-08 Date Sampled Date Sampled 06-Jun-06 16-Dec-06 27-Apr-07 27-Jun-07 01-Nov-07 Date Received 22-Feb-08 Date Received 16-Jun-06 29-Dec-06 10-May-07 03-Jul-07 13-Nov-07 39915 Oil Service Hrs Oil Service Hrs 5733 6045 6498 6898 39915 Total Engine Hrs Total Engine Hrs 5733 6045 6490 6498 6898 Consumption I/d Consumption I/d APPEARANCE clearbrown APPEARANCE dark dark dark dark darkbrown negligible WATER CONT., %WT WATER CONT., %wt negligible negligible negligible negligible negligible NATURE WATER(INDICATIVE) NA KIN. VISCOSITY @ 40C 40C 91.9 91.7 91.6 93.6 KIN. VISCOSITY @ 90.8 102,4 SETA FLASH, %WT >190 >190 >190 >190 0,02 PENTANE INSOL., C >190 PENTANE INSOL., %wt 0.11 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.09 6,43 BASE NUMBER (D2896) BASEADDITIVE(D2896) 10.3 NUMBER ELEMENTS 10.6 10.6 10.9 9.59 NORMAL ADDITIVE ELEMENTS NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL Spectrographic Analysis: Spectrographic Analysis:PPM ALUMINUM 0 ALUMINUM PPMPPM 1 0 1 17 SILICON 2 CHROMIUM 6 SILICON PPMPPM 4 5 4 50 COPPER 1 CHROMIUM PPMPPM 0 0 1 10 IRON 3 COPPER PPMPPM 3 3 3 21 NICKEL 8 IRON PPMPPM 7 7 7 60 LEAD 0 NICKEL PPMPPM 0 0 0 00 LEADTIN PPM PPM 0 0 0 0 03 BORON PPM TIN PPM 1 2 2 1 00 MAGNESIUM PPM SODIUM PPM 2 0 2 0 48 SODIUM PPM 0 Comment Codes: A A A A A
CommentCodes A
Latest Comments: Adhoc Comments:

Current Product VERITAS 800 MARINE Current Product DELO 1000 MARINE 30

22-Feb-08 15-Nov-07

Chevrons laboratory provides complete analysis of your samples with review and comments by technical experts.

Latest Comments:
A - THE OIL IS CONSIDERED SUITABLE FOR FURTHER SERVICE. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.

Adhoc Comments:

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The FAST process


Submitting oil or other lubricants for FAST analysis is as easy as 123. Simply send the sample with complete label and analysis request information to the lab in the FAST mailing envelope. Most sample tests will be completed within 2448 hours of receipt, and you can receive results via fax or email. Each sample report contains all major oil parameters with an easy-to-see warning icon (Normal, Attention or Urgent).

For us, reliability isnt a promise its a legacy


Building reliability into your day-to-day business takes commitment. We should know. At Chevron, weve created a corporate culture that revolves around safety and reliability. When you combine that with our legacy of industry-leading innovation in product formulation, its no wonder we are able to truly deliver on Reliability-based Lubrication. Its an extension of who we are, and it sets us apart from lubricant vendors that just talk about reliability. At Chevron, we live it.

If you could use more reliability from your equipment or your lubrication partner, contact your local Chevron Marine Lubricants sales manager for details on how to apply for the FAST Service, or visit www.chevronmarineproducts.com

For more information, please contact any Chevron Marine Lubricants sales office:
Hamburg Chevron Products Germany Inc. Jungfernstieg 49 D-20354 Hamburg Germany Tel: +49 40 320 88 60 Fax: +49 40 320 88 699 Email: gmpdel@chevron.com Hong Kong Chevron Hong Kong Ltd. 15/F., Tower B Manulife Financial Centre 223-231 Wai Yip Street Kwun Tong, Kowloon Hong Kong Tel: +852 2802 8338 Fax: +852 2868 1934 Email: gmphkl@chevron.com London Chevron Products UK Limited 1 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf London E14 4HA United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7719 4259 Fax: +44 20 7719 5171 Email: gmpukl@chevron.com New York Chevron Global Marine Products LLC 44 South Broadway, Suite 644 White Plains, NY 10601 Tel. General: +914 285 7300 Tel. Order Desk: +1 800 283 9582 Order Desk outside USA: +914 285 7390 Fax: +914 285 7340 Email: gmpusl@chevron.com Piraeus Chevron Marine Products Hellas A.E. 4, Possidonos Avenue 176 74 Kallithea Athens, Greece Tel: +30 210 9473000 Fax: +30 210 9480062 Email: gmpgrelub@chevron.com Singapore Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd. Chevron House 30 Raffles Place #08-00 Singapore 048622 Tel: +65 6318 1000 Fax: +65 6318 1505 Email: gmpsggl@chevron.com

Or visit our website: www.chevronmarineproducts.com

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