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Ferries and cruise liners

Castrol marine solutions ensure reliable performance for ferries and cruise ships – reducing wear, extending service life, and boosting compliance.

Keeping your ferries and cruise liners moving forward

For vessels that carry thousands of passengers daily, reliability isn’t optional – it’s essential. Ferries and cruise liners need to run smoothly – every journey, every time. That means protecting engines from deposits and wear, keeping performance consistent, and ensuring compliance with the latest standards. High-quality lubrication can help make the difference between smooth sailing and costly downtime.

 

With over 100 years of marine expertise, Castrol understands the demands of passenger vessels. Our high-performance marine lubricants deliver reliability and efficiency across your fleet. From medium-speed engine oils with full OEM approvals, to advanced solutions that extend service life and reduce maintenance, Castrol gives you the confidence to keep your vessels moving and your passengers happy.

Castrol products for ferries and cruise liners:

Medium-speed engine oil  / Ancillaries / Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants*

Medium-speed engine oils

Explore Castrol’s marine engine oils for medium-speed engines – Castrol MHP and Castrol TLX. Using our online Directory of Marine Services (DMS), you can view our product range and port availability in just a few clicks. Our online DMS is accessible 24/7 – so you can check product availability at any time, in any location.

 

For ferries and cruise liners, reliability is critical. Our high-performance engine oils shield vital components – delivering extended protection, resistance to oxidation, and excellent engine cleanliness. Helping you maximise uptime and minimise maintenance. Using our online Directory of Marine Services (DMS), you can view our product range and port availability in just a few clicks. Our online DMS is accessible 24/7 – so you can check product availability at any time, in any location.

Explore Castrol MHP and TLX

Global network

Using our online Directory of Marine Services (DMS), you can view our product range and port availability in just a few clicks. Our online DMS is accessible 24/7 – so you can check product availability at any time, in any location.

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*A lubricant, including and oil or grease, that is, “biodegradable,” “minimally toxic,” and “not bio accumulative” as defined by US VGP 2013.

Marine services

Learn about Castrol’s marine services – including scheduling support, condition monitoring, and consultancy solutions which can help optimise vessel performance.

Marine products

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Marine product finder tool

Use our DMS tool to find the recommended engine oil for your fleet. Select your location and enter the required information.