IHC Sealing Solutions' Supreme Ventus and Supreme Athmos, which guarantee zero oil emissions, are now compatible with mineral oils that are used in US waters in compliance with the Vessel General Permit (VGP).
On 19 December 2013, the revised VGP, issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency, came into force. This new permit mandates the use of environmentally acceptable lubricants for all oil-to-water interfaces, such as stern tube and thruster seals, on all merchant vessels that are 79 feet or longer and sailing in US coastal and inland waters.
Thanks to verification from DNV GL, IHC Sealing Solutions' Supreme Ventus and Supreme Athmos can now comply with this revised VGP.
