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 Product Specifications
Two-stroke diesel cylinder oil designed to help you meet the IMO 2020 global fuel sulphur cap
| Product Name | Fuel | Base number mg/KOH/g |
SAE Grade | Viscosity, mm2/s AT (40°C | 100°) |
Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Alexia 25 | 0.1% sulphur fuel, Emission Control Areas and LNG | 25 | 50 | -| 19.5 | Shell Alexia 25 TDS |
| Shell Alexia 40 | 0.1% sulphur and 0.5% sulphur fuel | 40 | 50 | - | 18.5 | Shell Alexia 40 TDS |
| Shell Alexia 50 | 0.1% sulphur and 0.5% sulphur fuel | 50 | 50 | - | 18.5 | Shell Alexia 50 TDS |
| Shell Alexia 70 | High-sulphur fuel oil* + scrubber | 70 | - | - | 18.5 | Shell Alexia 70 TDS |
| Shell Alexia 100 | High-sulphur fuel oil* + scrubber | 100 | 50 | - | 18.5 | Shell Alexia 100 TDS |
| Shell Alexia 140 | High-sulphur fuel oil + scrubber | 140 | 60 |
- | 25 |
Shell Alexia 140 TDS |
*0.5% sulphur fuel (If needed for cleanliness)
Shell Melina Product Specifications
| Product Name | Product Description | SAE Grade |
Viscosity, mm2/s AT (40°C | 100°) |
Base number mg/KOH/g |
Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Melina S 30 | Advanced multifunctional crankcase system lubricant for low-speed marine diesel engines |
30 | 104 | 11.6 | 5 | Shell Melina S 30 TDS |
Products for Medium Speed Engines
Shell Argina Product Specifications
| Product Name | Product Description | SAE Grade |
Viscosity, mm2/s AT (40°C | 100°) |
Base number mg/KOH/g |
Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
40 | 131 | 13.7 | 20 | Shell Argina S2 40 TDS |
| Shell Argina S3 30 | Multifunctional crankcase lubricant for highly rated medium-speed diesel engines operating on residual fuel with Sulphur content < 3.0%. | 30 | 105 | 11.9 | 30 | Shell Argina S3 30 TDS |
| Shell Argina S3 40 | Multifunctional crankcase lubricant for highly rated medium-speed diesel engines operating on residual fuel with Sulphur content < 3.0%. | 40 | 130 | 13.7 | 30 | Shell Argina S3 40 TDS |
| 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%. | 40 | 127 | 13.7 | 40 | Shell Argina S4 40 TDS |
| 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. | 40 | 123 | 13.7 | 55 | Shell Argina S5 40 TDS |
Shell Gadinia Product Specifications
| Product Name | Product Description | SAE Grade |
Viscosity, mm2/s AT (40°C | 100°) |
Base number mg/KOH/g |
Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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%. | 30 | 104 | 11.9 | 12 | Shell Gadinia S3 30 TDS |
| 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%. | 40 | 128 | 13.7 | 12 | Shell Gadinia S3 40 TDS |
| 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 | 30 | 95 | 11.4 | 15 | Shell Gadinia AL 30 TDS |
| 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 | 40 | 140 | 14.3 | 15 | Shell Gadinia AL 40 TDS |
Products for High Speed Engines
Shell Sirius Product Specifications
| Product Name | Product Description | SAE Grade |
Viscosity, mm2/s AT (40°C | 100°) |
Base number mg/KOH/g |
Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Sirius X 40 | Premium SHPD (super high performance diesel) lubricant | 40 | 139 | 14 | 17 | Shell Sirius X 40 TDS |
Shell Marine 40 Product Specifications
| Product Name | Product Description | SAE Grade |
Viscosity, mm2/s AT (40°C | 100°) |
Base number mg/KOH/g |
Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Marine 40 | Monograde, heavy-duty high speed diesel engine oil. |
40 | 104 | 14.5 | 10.1 | Shell Marine 40 TDS |
Shell Super Marine S3 15W-40 Product Specifications
| Product Name | Product Description | SAE Grade |
Viscosity, mm2/s AT (40°C | 100°) |
Base number mg/KOH/g |
Technical Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Super Marine S3 15W-40 | Multigrade, heavy-duty high speed diesel engine oil. |
15W-40 | 104 | 14.3 | 9 | Shell Marine 40 TDS |
