Lukoil Marine Lubricants Limited - UAE

What Lukoil Marine Lubricants Limited - UAE does

Lukoil Marine Lubricants Limited (trading as LM Lubricants or LML) is a Dubai-incorporated marine lubricants supplier established in 2009 as a dedicated marine channel within the LUKOIL group. The company sells a two-tier product portfolio: a Marine Major Grade Range of own-formulated cylinder lubricants (NAVIGO MCL series — 140, 100, 70 AW, MCL Extra, MCL Ultra, 50), trunk piston engine oils (NAVIGO TPEO 20-55, 15, Ultra; AVANTGARDE M30/M40; EFFORCE 4004), system oils (NAVIGO 6 CO) and heat transfer oils (NAVIGO Therm 5/LT, THERMOCLEAN); and a Marine Minor Grade Range — hydraulic, gear, turbine, compressor, refrigeration and stern-tube oils, plus greases and corrosion protection — produced in cooperation with FUCHS Schmierstoffe GmbH across approximately 40 FUCHS blend plants globally. A parallel line of environmentally acceptable lubricants (PLANTOSYN, PLANTOGEAR, NAVIGREASE BIO) carries EU Ecolabel and US VGP compliance. Sales are conducted on a quote basis through a global contract-port network with local LUKOIL Marine order takers, three supply modes (drum, truck, barge) and three availability tiers (Full, Extended, Core), supported by value-added technical services — Used Oil Analysis (Tribocare), Onboard Test Equipment (Tribomar), change-over procedures, lube-chart development and ISO 9001 miscibility testing.

The company serves vessel operators and ship owners across the commercial maritime transport segment, including cargo vessels, tankers and container ships with two- and four-stroke main engines, auxiliary engines, hydraulic systems, deck equipment and stern tubes. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales: direct engagement with ship operators, certified Marine Engineers performing ship visits, on-site technical support and change-over guidance, with no public e-commerce channel and no disclosed list pricing. The revenue model is essentially a one-time product sale (lubricants sold by drum, bulk truck or barge), augmented by recurring technical service engagements and condition-monitoring subscriptions through partner labs.

Operational infrastructure comprises three offices — a regional headquarters in Dubai (UAE), a general office in Hamburg (Germany) and a general office in Baltimore (USA) — coordinated on a 24/7, 365-day service model. The company is structured as a private subsidiary of the LUKOIL group and does not disclose revenue or pricing, with no venture or growth funding history in the source data.

Name

Lukoil Marine Lubricants Limited - UAE

Legal name

Lukoil Marine Lubricants Limited

Website

https://lukoilmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lukoil Marine Lubricants Limited (LM Lubricants) is a Dubai-headquartered marine lubricants supplier that sells cylinder oils, trunk piston engine oils, system oils, hydraulic/gear/compressor/refrigeration oils, greases and environmentally acceptable lubricants to vessel operators and ship owners worldwide through a global contract-port network and FUCHS Schmierstoffe co-production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Lubricants (IMAEAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Offshore Lubricants (Cylinder Oils, System Oils, EALs) (EUALAJAI), Marine Lubricants Supply & Services (Cylinder/System Oils) (TLAHAKAJ), Industrial & Heavy-Duty Lubricants (IMAEAMAB)

Keywords

• Marine lubricants
• Cylinder oils
• Trunk piston engine oils
• Hydraulic oils
• Environmentally acceptable lubricants

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marine Lubricant Product Sales: LM Lubricants generates revenue through the sale of marine lubricant products including cylinder oils, trunk piston engine oils, hydraulic oils, gear oils, turbine oils, greases, and specialty products. Products are supplied in various pack sizes including drums (approx. 205 Liters), pails (approx. 20 Liters), and bulk deliveries via truck or barge.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LM Lubricants sells a comprehensive range of marine-grade lubricants, including cylinder oils, trunk piston engine oils, system oils, hydraulic fluids, gear oils, turbine oils, compressor oils, refrigeration oils, greases, and environmentally acceptable lubricants, to vessel operators and ship owners globally through a contract port network with three supply modes (drum, truck, barge). The Minor Grade Range is produced in cooperation with FUCHS Schmierstoffe GmbH, and the offering is supported by technical services such as Used Oil Analysis, onboard testing, change-over procedures, and miscibility testing.

Product overview

LM Lubricants (Lukoil Marine Lubricants) is a marine lubricant supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into two main categories: the Marine Major Grade Range (engine oils, cylinder lubricants, and system oils) and the Marine Minor Grade Range (produced in cooperation with FUCHS Schmierstoffe GmbH including hydraulic oils, gear oils, turbine oils, compressor oils, refrigeration oils, greases, and corrosion protection). The Major Grade Range includes NAVIGO cylinder lubricants (140 MCL, 100 MCL, 70 MCL AW, MCL Extra, MCL Ultra, 50 MCL) and NAVIGO TPEO trunk piston engine oils (20-55, 15, Ultra), NAVIGO 6 CO system oil, and AVANTGARDE M series. The Minor Grade Range encompasses RENOLIN hydraulic fluids (B HVI, ZAF LT), RENOLIN CLP gear oils, TITAN products (Supergear, ATF), RENOLIN Eterna turbine oils, heat transfer oils (NAVIGO Therm), air and refrigeration compressor oils (RENOLIN 500 Series, RENISO), RENOLIN LPG gas compressor oil, RENOLIN CLP 220 Plus stern tube oil, and greases (NAVIGREASE, RENOLIT). Environmentally acceptable lubricants (PLANTOSYN, PLANTOGEAR, NAVIGREASE BIO) are also available. Technical services include Used Oil Analysis, Onboard Test Equipment, change-over procedures, and miscibility testing. Products are supplied globally through contract ports with availability groups (Full, Extended, Core).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAVIGO: Marine cylinder lubricants and trunk piston engine oils product line including NAVIGO MCL, NAVIGO TPEO, NAVIGO 6 CO, and NAVIGO Therm.
• AVANTGARDE
• EFFORCE
• RENOLIN
• RENISO
• TITAN
• NAVIGREASE
• PLANTOGEAR
• PLANTOSYN
• ANTICORIT

Products and services

• NAVIGO Marine Cylinder Lubricants A marine cylinder lubricant product line for low speed two-stroke marine diesel engines, covering grades such as NAVIGO 140 MCL, NAVIGO 100 MCL, NAVIGO 70 MCL AW, NAVIGO MCL Extra, NAVIGO MCL Ultra, and NAVIGO 50 MCL, designed for deposit control, anti-wear, scuffing prevention, and compatibility with fuels of sulphur content up to 3.5%.
• NAVIGO TPEO Trunk Piston Engine Oils Extra high quality detergent lubricants for highly rated medium speed trunk piston engines running on residual fuel, including NAVIGO TPEO 20-55 (BN 20 to 55), NAVIGO TPEO 15, and NAVIGO TPEO Ultra grades, offering thermal and oxidation stability, detergency, dispersancy, and liner lacquer control.
• AVANTGARDE Marine Engine Oils Premium mineral-based monograde engine oils (AVANTGARDE M30 and AVANTGARDE M40) for high-speed marine and power generation four-stroke turbocharged engines running on distillate fuel with sulphur content up to 1%wt, offering prolonged oil change intervals.
• EFFORCE Gas Engine Oils High performance low ash mineral gas engine oils (EFFORCE 4004) for marine and stationary trunk piston engines running on natural gas and associated petroleum gas.
• NAVIGO 6 CO System Oil Crankcase lubricant for low speed marine diesel crosshead engines running on residual fuel, providing thermal and oxidation stability and detergency, also suitable for plain bearings of turbochargers, shaft bearings, stern tubes and seals.
• RENOLIN Hydraulic Oils Multigrade hydraulic fluids for marine hydraulic systems, bearings and gearboxes, including RENOLIN B HVI (Denison HF0 approved) and RENOLIN ZAF LT for severe load and low temperature conditions.
• RENOLIN and TITAN Gear Oils and Transmission Fluids High performance gear oils and transmission fluids including RENOLIN CLP, RENOLIN Unisyn CLP (fully synthetic polyalphaolefin), TITAN Supergear 80W-90 for outboard motors, and TITAN ATF 4000 for DEXRON III performance applications.
• RENOLIN Eterna Turbine Oils Ashless, zinc-free turbine oils developed for gas and steam turbines as well as turbo-compressors with and without gearboxes, suitable for turbines with common control and lubricating oil systems.
• NAVIGO Therm Heat Transfer Oils Heat transfer oils (NAVIGO Therm 5, NAVIGO Therm LT, and THERMOCLEAN cleaning fluid) produced from highly refined mineral oils for liquid phase closed heat transfer systems with forced circulation, with options for low temperature operation and system cleaning.
• RENOLIN and NAVISYN Air Compressor Oils Compressor oils including RENOLIN 500 Series (VDL mineral oils per DIN 51506), NAVISYN DE 100 (diester synthetic) and RENOLIN Unisyn OL (synthetic PAO) for piston, rotary and screw type air compressors.
• RENISO Refrigeration Oils Refrigeration oils for marine refrigeration systems including RENISO KM 32, RENISO KS 46, RENISO KC 68, RENISO S 68 and RENISO SP 100 (alkylbenzene), and RENISO Triton SE/SEZ (polyolester), covering ammonia, CFC, HCFC, HFC and hydrocarbon refrigerants.
• RENOLIN LPG 185 Gas Compressor Oil High performance polyalkylene glycol based gas compressor oil for piston, screw and vane compressors handling hydrocarbon gases (propane, butane, ethylene), natural gas, ammonia and butadiene.
• RENOLIN CLP 220 Plus Stern Tube Oil Emulsifying stern tube oil providing 95% of load capacity when mixed with 5% water, for marine stern tube lubrication.
• NAVIGREASE and RENOLIT Marine Greases Marine greases product line including NAVIGREASE CSX 2, NAVIGREASE CSX 0, NAVIGREASE LX 2/3, RENOLIT FLM 2 (with MoS2), RENOLIT CX-EP 0, RENOLIT LZR 000, and RENOLIT EP X1 for plain and roller bearings, central lubrication systems, wire ropes, open gears and heavily loaded applications.
• PLANTOSYN, PLANTOGEAR and NAVIGREASE BIO Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants Rapidly biodegrading EAL product line based on saturated synthetic esters including PLANTOSYN HVI (ISO 15380 HEES hydraulic oil, EU Ecolabel), PLANTOGEAR S (DIN 51 517-3 gear oil, EU Ecolabel), and NAVIGREASE BIO 0 / BIO 2 extreme pressure greases, meeting US VGP EAL requirements.
• ANTICORIT DFW 8301 Corrosion Protection Fluid Barium-free corrosion preventive and dewatering fluid forming a thin waxy film for corrosion protection of metal parts, spare parts and tools, without needing to be removed before installation.
• Used Oil Analysis Service Technical service provided by independent partner Tribocare in Standard and Enhanced levels to monitor the condition of lubricating oils and equipment on vessels, with sample bottle availability around the world.
• Onboard Test Equipment Portable test kit provided through Tribomar for analysis of lubricants onboard ship, delivering immediate data and reducing risks of equipment failures.
• Change-over Procedure Service Technical support service for changing over vessels from current lubricant supplier to LM Lubricants, including lube chart development, technical data sheets, and safety data sheets.
• Miscibility Testing Service Laboratory testing of compatibility and stability of the main grade range performed at an independent ISO 9001 certified laboratory in Germany, with tests carried out at different temperatures for up to six months.
• Global Service Guide and Contract Port Network Operational service covering LM Lubricants contract ports worldwide with three product availability groups (Full, Extended, Core), three supply modes (drum, truck, barge), and local LUKOIL Marine order takers handling orders to vessel ETA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products tested for compatibility and miscibility with other lubricant suppliers' products in independent ISO 9001 certified laboratory

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FUCHS Schmierstoffe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation formed with FUCHS, the world's largest independent lubricant specialist, to produce the Marine Minor Grade range. FUCHS produces in about 40 blend plants globally - German technology and highest quality on hydraulic fluids, gear oils, air compressor and turbine oils as well as refrigeration oils and greases - exclusively for LM Lubricants.
• TribocarecoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent partner of LM Lubricants providing the Used Oil Analysis Service. Offers Standard and Enhanced service levels to monitor condition of lubricating oils and equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shell Marine Lubricants: Shell's marine lubricants division is the global market leader in cylinder oils, TPEO, and system oils. Closely comparable to LML in product breadth (cyls, TPEO, hydraulic, gear, EAL), target customer (vessel operators and ship owners), and global port-based distribution model.
• Sinopec Marine Lubricants: Chinese state-owned oil major with a growing marine lubricant portfolio including cylinder oils and TPEO. Competes with LML in Asia-Pacific and increasingly in European bunker ports, with comparable OEM approvals.
• ExxonMobil Marine: ExxonMobil's marine lubricants (e.g., EXXMAR) directly compete with LML's NAVIGO TPEO and cylinder oils. Comparable portfolio of two-stroke and four-stroke engine oils, global supply network, and OEM approvals position it as a primary competitor for the same shipping customers.
• Castrol (BP Marine): Castrol's marine range competes head-to-head with NAVIGO and AVANTGARDE in trunk piston engine oils and cylinder lubricants. Similar technical service offering (used oil analysis, lubrication charts) and global port network make it a direct competitor in the same target segment.
• Chevron Marine Lubricants: Chevron's marine lubricant range (Taro, Veritas) competes in cylinder oils, TPEO, and EALs. Similar OEM approvals, global port supply, and target vessel operators make it a direct competitor in the same segment.
• TotalEnergies Marine Lubricants: TotalEnergies supplies marine cylinder oils, system oils, and TPEO globally. Overlapping product portfolio, port-based distribution, and target customer base (commercial shipowners) make it a direct peer in the marine lubricants market.

Broad incumbents

• FUCHS Schmierstoffe GmbH: FUCHS is LML's strategic partner for the Marine Minor Grade range but also operates its own marine and industrial lubricant portfolio. Relevant as a partial peer given portfolio overlap in hydraulic, gear, and turbine oils, though FUCHS is far broader and not marine-specialized.
• Idemitsu Marine: Idemitsu supplies marine lubricants globally as part of its broader lubricant business. Directly comparable in cylinder oils and TPEO, with a strong Asia-Pacific presence and growing global port coverage.

Regional players

• ENOC Marine: UAE-based Emirates National Oil Company marine lubricants unit. Regionally comparable to LML's Dubai operations, serving Middle East bunkering hubs with overlapping cylinder oil and engine oil products.

Emerging players

• Vickers Oils: UK-based specialist marine lubricant manufacturer focused on cylinder oils and EALs. Comparable in marine specialization and product category, though materially smaller scale than LML and the major oil majors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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