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The propeller blade now adorns our reception at Vickers Oils, Leeds
The ship’s propeller blade in our garden, outside reception at Airedale Mills, was a spare Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) blade for use by either of two sister ships, in case one of the existing propeller blades were damaged and needed replacement. (The abrasion wear on the upper surfaces/edge show that indeed the blade was used…
What is the EU Ecolabel and why is it important when looking for sustainable products?
In a world where sustainability is a primary concern, it is important for consumers to be able to distinguish between which products available on the market contribute positively towards the environment and which don’t. Many brands may stress their environmental credentials or claim that their products are ‘green’, but it is difficult to always trust…
Brocklebank Preservation Society (BPS)
The Brocklebank Preservation Society (BPS) recently contacted Vickers Oils as they needed NEOX D to service the stern tube on board their vessel, BROCKLEBANK. Norman Dibbert, BPS Treasurer, commented “When we contacted Vickers Oils and explained our requirements and the current situation, they kindly offered to supply the lubricant for free and also to pay…
Another successful year at SMM, Hamburg
After being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID restrictions, SMM, the world leading trade fair for maritime industry, returned in 2022 on its 30th anniversary. There were 2,000 exhibitors and 30,000 people in attendance from more than 100 countries. “The exhibition was very international in feel and overall, the atmosphere was ‘normal’ and people seemed…
Vickers Oils at Posidonia, Athens
Vickers Oils had another successful exhibition at Posidonia, Athens, Greece 2022. Posidonia is a strictly professional, commercial exhibition and access is reserved for members of the Greek and International Shipping Community. Posidonia, 2022 was the first major marine industry exhibition since the pandemic. There was a lot of uncertainty around the attendance at the event…
Vickers Oils authorised distribution partner, VROOAM Lubricants receives the Green Award
VROOAM Lubricants, our authorised distribution partner for the European Inland Waterways, was awarded the Green Award to represent and promote Vickers Oils Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) as Green Award Incentive Supplier, to inland waterways vessels. Green Award for the inland shipping was established in 1994 to promote quality shipping amongst sea-going vessels. Green Award is…