Lubmarine launches three new barges in Singapore

LEADING international marine lubricant supplier TOTAL Lubmarine has further strengthened its global service offering to the shipping industry with the introduction of three brand-new barges at the port of Singapore.

The 700 dwt double-hulled barges – Marine Champion, Marine Prospect, and Marine Talent - have a cargo load capacity of 860 cu m for bulk and packaged lubricants, and are fitted with state-of-the-art firefighting equipment. They will be operated by Lubmarine’s logistics partner, Singapore-based Ocean Tankers, which operates a diverse fleet of support vessels and is a specialist in ship-to-ship transfers.

           

Serge DAL FARRA, Head of Marketing at Lubmarine, says, “The investment made in these barges confirms Lubmarine’s commitment to the very highest standards of safety and excellence in the best interests of its customers. It also underlines our determination to provide the highest level of responsive service, and access to our innovative range of products, in one of the world’s busiest and most strategically located ports.

“We are delighted to be working in Singapore with Ocean Tankers, which shares our commitment to safety and excellence. Lubmarine has a very strong presence in Asia through its network of supply and service centres. This will become even stronger following the introduction of the new barges in Singapore.”

For photos of the Marine Champion and Marine Prospect, go to: http://picasaweb.google.com/Merlinclients/Lubmarine, or email chris@merlinco.com

l Lubmarine is the worldwide marine lubricants network of oil major Total. As a key industry player, Total is committed to achieving a level of excellence which meets its customers’ needs by providing the right product, in the right place, at the right time, backed by first-class support and expertise.

For more information:

Serge DAL-FARRA

Total Marketing and Analysis Department

+ 33(0)1 41 35 95 55

serge.dal-farra@total.com

LUBMARINE'S SEA-ASIA PRESS CONFERENCE INVITATION

Lubmarine outlines a new era of bio-lubes for shipping

Room 4204, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 4, Sea Asia, Singapore, on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 1100hrs

TOTAL Lubmarine invites you to attend a press conference during Sea Asia 2011 in Singapore at which it will offer an insight into the unique operational challenges faced by Asian shipowners on trade routes that are experiencing increasing growth despite the difficult economic climate.

Lubmarine has seen particular uptake patterns around its products in the Asia Pacific region, and will be announcing a change to its product range as a direct result of these developments. With a view to the future, TOTAL Lubmarine will be looking specifically at the beginning of a growth in uptake of bio-lubricants in Asia.

After the briefing, you will have the opportunity to meet the speakers, and to ask any questions that you may have relating to the presentation or to Lubmarine in general.

Drinks and canapes will be available. So that we can adequately cater for all attendees, please email chris@merlinco.com to confirm whether or not you are able to join us.

We look forward to seeing you in Singapore.