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Marine

With our comprehensive range lubricants, Shell has a long established reputation for one of the leading innovation in the marine industry. Shell Marine Products is a global sales and marketing business supplying specialised fuels, lubricants and technical support services to the marine industry.

Interactive lubricant guide for Marine

Air Compressors

The Shell Corena range of air compressor oils has been developed to enable equipment operators to select the oil that will deliver optimum value to their operations through enhanced wear protection, long oil life and high system efficiency.

 

From mainstream oils for standard life applications to advanced synthetic oils, the Shell Corena range of compressor oils lets you match oil life to your onboard operational needs.

  • Shell Corena S2 P 100 : High-performance lubricant for reciprocating air compressors

  • Shell Corena S2 P 150 : High-performance lubricant for reciprocating air compressors

  • Shell Corena S4 P 100 : Advanced synthetic lubricant for reciprocating air compressors

  • Shell Corena S4 R 46 : Advanced synthetic lubricant for rotary screw vane and air compressors

  • Shell Corena S4 R 68 : Advanced synthetic lubricant for rotary-screw and vane air compressors

 

Bearings and circulation systems

The Shell Morlina range offers a range of bearing and circulating oils, from robust, reliable products to fully synthetic products fortified with extreme-pressure (EP) additives. This includes specialty products that continue to function even when contaminated with water, dust or dirt as well as the fully synthetic Shell Morlina S4 B, which provides the longest oil life under severe conditions in the Shell Morlina range.

 

Shell Morlina range includes specialty products that continue to function even when contaminated with water, dust or dirt as well as the fully synthetic Shell Morlina S4 B, which provides the longest oil life under severe conditions.

 

  • Shell Morlina S2 B 150 : Advanced bearing and circulating oil

  • Shell Morlina S4 B 220 : Synthetic high-performance anti-wear lubricant for bearings, enclosed gears and circulation systems

  • Shell Morlina S4 B 320 : Synthetic high-performance anti-wear lubricant for bearings, enclosed gears and circulation systems

  • Shell Morlina S4 B 460 : Synthetic high-performance anti-wear lubricant for bearings, enclosed gears and circulation systems

 

Environmentally acceptable lubricants

Helping you to meet the latest regulations with our biodegradable lubricants.

 

Shell Naturelle Range

Our Shell Naturelle range of biodegradable lubricants are approved by leading manufacturers for use in applications that have a potential oil-to-sea interface

 

  • Shell Naturelle HF-E 46 : Synthetic ester based, advanced hydraulic fluid for use in applications requiring vessel general permit (VGP) compliance. Approved for use in major OEMs’ stabilisers and controllable-pitch propellers. Holds ISO 15380 (HEES) and DIN 51524 part 2 and 3. EU Ecolabel registered for VGP 2013 compliance

  • Shell Naturelle HF-E 68 : Synthetic ester based, advanced hydraulic fluid for use in applications requiring VGP compliance. Approved for use in major OEMs’ stabilisers, controllable-pitch propellers and stern tubes. Holds ISO 15380 (HEES) and DIN 51524 part 2 and 3. EU Ecolabel registered for VGP 2013 compliance

  • Shell Naturelle S4 Gear Fluid 68 : Fully saturated ester based gear fluid for use in thrusters and propulsion drives and certain stern tube designs. Superior load-carrying performance while maintaining biodegradability. Complies with the VGP 2013 requirements.

  • Shell Naturelle S4 Gear Fluid 100 : Fully saturated ester based gear fluid for use in thrusters and propulsion drives and certain stern tube and controllable-pitch propeller designs. Superior load-carrying performance while maintaining biodegradability. Complies with the VGP 2013 requirements.

  • Shell Naturelle S4 Gear Fluid 150 : Fully saturated ester based gear fluid for use in thrusters and propulsion drives and certain stern tube designs. Superior load-carrying performance while maintaining biodegradability. EU Ecolabel registered for VGP 2013 compliance

  • Shell Naturelle S4 Stern Tube Fluid 100 : Non-emulsifying fluid made from fully saturated esters. Approved by the major stern tube and seal manufacturers. EU Ecolabel certified guaranteeing VGP compliance. Designed to offer superior lubrication and resistance to hydrolysis. EU Ecolabel registered for VGP 2013 compliance. EU Ecolabel registered for VGP 2013 compliance

 

Gas compressors

Shell Gas Compressor oil is designed to match your technical and operational needs. For your equipment to perform to its design standards, you need a lubricant that stays in place, giving continuous protection and lubrication.

 

  • Shell Gas Compressor Oil S4 PV 190 : Advanced synthetic gas compressor oil

 

Gear systems

Protecting machine gears from wear and corrosion is important for prolonging asset life and preventing breakdowns.

 

Shell Omala

The Shell Omala range of gear oils has been developed to enable marine equipment operators to select the oil that will deliver optimum value to their operations through enhanced wear protection and long oil life.

 

  • Shell Omala S2 GX 68 : Extreme-pressure lubricant for highly loaded enclosed gears and bearings. Siemens AG approval

  • Shell Omala S2 GX 100 : Extreme-pressure lubricant for highly loaded enclosed gears and bearings. Siemens AG approval

  • Shell Omala S2 GX 150 : Extreme-pressure lubricant for highly loaded enclosed gears and bearings. Siemens AG approval

  • Shell Omala S2 GX 220 : Extreme-pressure lubricant for highly loaded enclosed gears and bearings. Siemens AG approval

  • Shell Omala S2 GX 320 : Extreme-pressure lubricant for highly loaded enclosed gears and bearings. Siemens AG approval

  • Shell Omala S2 GX 460 : Extreme-pressure lubricant for highly loaded enclosed gears and bearings. Siemens AG approval

  • Shell Omala S2 GX 680 : Extreme-pressure lubricant for highly loaded enclosed gears and bearings. Siemens AG approval

  • Shell Omala S4 GXV 150 : Advanced synthetic extreme-pressure lubricant for heavy-duty enclosed gears and bearings

  • Shell Omala S4 GXV 220 : Advanced synthetic extreme-pressure lubricant for heavy-duty enclosed gears and bearings

  • Shell Omala S4 GXV 320 : Advanced synthetic extreme-pressure lubricant for heavy-duty enclosed gears and bearings

  • Shell Omala S4 WE 220 : Advanced synthetic heavy-duty gear lubricant for special applications

 

Greases

Shell Marine Products offers a comprehensive family of greases designed to meet your needs.

 

Shell Gadus

The Shell Gadus ranges include multipurpose greases that can help to simplify your product inventory, as well as speciality greases, including advanced polyurea synthetic products designed for the most severe extreme-temperature and long-life applications, and a range of open-gear lubricants.

 

  • Shell Gadus S2 A320 2 : Highly water resistant, extreme-pressure grease for wire rope, open gears and other open deck grease requirements

  • Shell Gadus S2 OG 40 : High-performance open gear and wire rope grease

  • Shell Gadus S2 OG 50 : High-performance open gear and wire rope grease

  • Shell Gadus S2 V100 3 : General-purpose, anti-wear grease recommended for the lubrication of electric motor bearings

  • Shell Gadus S2 V220 0 : High performance, multipurpose extreme pressure grease

  • Shell Gadus S2 V220 1 : High performance, multipurpose extreme pressure grease

  • Shell Gadus S2 V220AC 2 : High-performance, water-resistant, extreme-pressure grease

  • Shell Gadus S2 V220AD 2 : High performance heavy duty grease containing solid lubricants - Shell Gadus S3 High Speed Coupling Grease : Premium gear-coupling grease

  • Shell Gadus S3 T220 2 : Ultimate performance extreme pressure di-urea grease - Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 : Top-performance, high-temperature, extreme-pressure multipurpose grease

  • Shell Gadus S5 V100 2 : Advanced multipurpose grease

 

Engine oils

Shell offers a complete range of lubricating oils for marine engines burning gas, heavy fuel, gas oil or liquid biofuel. All of Shell’s engine oils are designed to minimise deposit build-up and to help keep your engine clean.

 

Some of our products include Shell Argina, specifically formulated for four-stroke diesel engines, to keep piston under crowns clean, maintaining cooling performance and preventing hot corrosion. For gas engines, Shell Mysella provides superior deposit control, even in engines with high piston temperatures. This maintains excellent ring belt cleanliness and cylinder liner protection. Shell Alexia is a cylinder oil for use in all 2-stroke low-speed diesel engines.

 

Products for Low Speed Engines

 

Shell Alexia

  • Shell Alexia 25 : 0.1% sulphur fuel, Emission Control Areas and LNG - Shell Alexia 40 : 0.1% sulphur and 0.5% sulphur fuel

  • Shell Alexia 70 : High-sulphur fuel oil* + scrubber (*0.5% sulphur fuel (If needed for cleanliness))

  • Shell Alexia 100 : High-sulphur fuel oil* + scrubber (*0.5% sulphur fuel (If needed for cleanliness)) - Shell Alexia 140 : High-sulphur fuel oil + scrubber

 

Shell Melina

  • Shell Melina S 30 : Advanced multifunctional crankcase system lubricant for low-speed marine diesel engines

 

Products for Medium Speed Engines

 

Shell Argina

  • Shell Argina S2 40 : Multifunctional crankcase lubricant for highly rated medium-speed diesel engines operating on residual, blended or distillate fuels with Sulphur content < 2.0 %. Recommended for dual fuel conditions.

  • Shell Argina S3 30 : Multifunctional crankcase lubricant for highly rated medium-speed diesel engines operating on residual fuel with Sulphur content < 3.0%

  • Shell Argina S3 40 : Multifunctional crankcase lubricant for highly rated medium-speed diesel engines operating on residual fuel with Sulphur content < 3.0%

  • Shell Argina S4 40 : Multifunctional crankcase lubricant for highly rated medium-speed diesel engines operating under high stress conditions and on residual fuel with Sulphur content > 2.0%

  • Shell Argina S5 40 : Multifunctional crankcase lubricant for highly rated medium-speed diesel engines operating under high stress conditions and on residual fuel with Sulphur content > 3.0%. It has been designed for the latest high output low oil consumption engines.

 

Shell Gadinia

  • Shell Gadinia S3 30 : High quality, multifunctional diesel engine lubricant designed for the most severe service main propulsion and auxiliary marine trunk piston engines burning distillate, hybrid and bio-fuels with a Sulphur content up to 1%.

  • Shell Gadinia S3 40 : High quality, multifunctional diesel engine lubricant designed for the most severe service main propulsion and auxiliary marine trunk piston engines burning distillate, hybrid and bio-fuels with a Sulphur content up to 1%.

  • Shell Gadinia AL 30 : Advanced lubricant for medium-speed, marine diesel engines operating on distillate fuels and where liner lacquering is a potential problem. Suitable for use in certain gears and some ancillary equipment

  • Shell Gadinia AL 40 : Advanced lubricant for medium-speed, marine diesel engines operating on distillate fuels and where liner lacquering is a potential problem. Suitable for use in certain gears and some ancillary equipment

 

Shell Mysella

  • Shell Mysella S3 N 40 : High-performance engine oil for four-stroke spark-ignition gas engines requiring a low-ash oil to meet the latest emission requirements

  • Shell Mysella S5 N 40 : Highest performance natural gas engine oil for use in highly-rated spark-ignition 4-stroke engines requiring low ash oil. It is specially developed to provide extended drain oil intervals

 

Products for High Speed Engines

 

Shell Rimula

  • Shell Rimula R3+ 30 : Monograde, heavy-duty diesel engine oil

  • Shell Rimula R4 L 15W-40 : Low Emissions - Multigrade Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil

  • Shell Rimula R4 X 15W-40 : Multigrade, heavy-duty diesel engine oil

  • Shell Rimula R6 M 10W-40 : Maintenance saving – fully synthetic, heavy-duty diesel engine oil

 

Shell Rotella

  • Shell Rotella DD+ 40 : Heavy-duty, diesel two-stroke engine oil

 

Shell Sirius

  • Shell Sirius X 40 : Premium SHPD (super high performance diesel) lubricant

 

Hydraulic systems

Our range of hydraulic fluids helps your equipment to perform to its design standards.

 

Shell Tellus

The Shell Tellus range of hydraulic fluids provides reliable air release filterability and cleanliness, and the latest technology to help extend pump life even under the most severe conditions.

 

  • AeroShell Fluid 41 : Superclean special application mineral fluid - Shell Tellus S2 VX 15 : High-performance hydraulic fluid providing outstanding protection and performance across a wide range of temperatures

  • Shell Tellus S2 VX 22 : High-performance hydraulic fluid providing outstanding protection and performance across a wide range of temperatures

  • Shell Tellus S2 VX 32 : High-performance hydraulic fluid providing outstanding protection and performance across a wide range of temperatures

  • Shell Tellus S2 VX 46 : High-performance hydraulic fluid providing outstanding protection and performance across a wide range of temperatures

  • Shell Tellus S2 VX 68 : High-performance hydraulic fluid providing outstanding protection and performance across a wide range of temperatures

  • Shell Tellus S2 VX 100 : High-performance hydraulic fluid providing outstanding protection and performance across a wide range of temperatures

  • Shell Tellus S3 M 46 : Premium, zinc-free, industrial hydraulic fluid

  • Shell Tellus S4 VX 32 : Ultra-low-temperature hydraulic fluid

 

Refrigeration compressors

Every part of your machine or process has been meticulously engineered, so you need a lubricant that will protect and maintain its efficiency. The Shell Refrigeration Oil range lets you select the oil designed to deliver optimum value to your operation through enhanced equipment protection, and high system efficiency.

 

Whatever your technical needs and operational conditions, there is a Shell Refrigeration oil to help you get the most from your equipment investment.

 

  • Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 32 : Synthetic refrigerator lubricant for use with R134a and other HFC refrigerants

  • Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 68 : Synthetic refrigerator lubricant for use with R134a and other HFC refrigerants

  • Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 100 : Synthetic refrigerator lubricant for use with R134a and other HFC refrigerants

  • Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 32 :Synthetic refrigerator lubricant for use with HCFC and ammonia refrigerants

  • Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 68 : Synthetic refrigerator lubricant for use with HCFC and ammonia refrigerants

 

Transmissions

A superior-quality automatic transmission fluid suitable for heavy duty transmissions.

 

  • Shell Spirax S3 AX 80W-90: High-performance GL-5 axle oil for general applications

  • Shell Spirax S4 ATF HDX: Advanced, synthetic technology, heavy-duty automatic transmission fluid

  • Shell Spirax S4 TXM: Premium SAE 10W-30 universal transmission and hydraulic oil

 

Turbines

Shell’s range of turbine oils has been developed to deliver optimum value to your operation through enhanced protection, long oil life and high system efficiency. From high-temperature gas turbine systems to combined cycle systems with integral gearing, the Shell Turbo range can protect your equipment from corrosion and minimise the build-up of deposits and lacquer in turbine bearings and control valves.

 

To meet the challenges of a wide range of equipment designs and applications, Shell has designed a portfolio of turbine oils that enables you to choose a product to match your technical and operational needs.

 

  • Shell Turbo T 32 : High-performance steam turbine oil

  • Shell Turbo T 46 : High-performance steam turbine oil

  • Shell Turbo T 68 : High-performance steam turbine oil

  • Shell Turbo T 100 : High-performance steam turbine oil

 

Other Oils and Fluids

Shell Heat Transfer Oil is a heat transfer fluid for use in indirect closed fluid heat transfer systems with bulk temperatures up to 320°C. Shell Nautilus Premium Outboard is a High-performance lubricant for superior protection of all gasoline outboard 2-stroke motors.

 

  • Shell Nautilus Premium Outboard - High-performance engine oil for gasoline outboard motors

  • Shell Heat Transfer Oil S2 - High-performance heat transfer fluid

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