They say you can learn a lot about a captain from their engine room. A well-maintained engine space is a sign of professionalism and respect for the crew, the vessel, and your own reputation.
After all, the moment you step off the gangway, someone is always ready to take a peek below. It’s better not to be caught unprepared. 

But anyone who has spent hours bent over in a hot, sometimes cramped space, filled with the smell of oil and diesel, knows that cleaning the engine room is not just a matter of pride. It is hard work that everyone would like to minimize. 

The reality: why is it a nightmare? 

The engine room concentrates all the worst conditions for maintenance: 

  • Pipes that leak oil and grease, which settle on surfaces and, when heated, “bake” into stubborn stains.
  • Humidity and salt that penetrate everywhere, causing rust, corrosion, and bad odors.
  • Tight spaces that make it difficult to move, see, and reach every corner.
  • Extreme heat, which makes the environment even more unbearable and accelerates material deterioration.

Sometimes you find rust on an exhaust bend, salt stains indicating coolant leaks, or “tired” pipes slowly dripping. And when you finally start cleaning, here’s the ritual: spraying degreaser, scrubbing with brushes, toothbrushes, cotton swabs, and even toothpicks to break up caked-on grease, rubbing with abrasive pads on flat surfaces, wiping with cloths and water, carefully avoiding electrical components, and then collecting all the residual water to prevent damage and stay environmentally friendly.
In some cases, for the most delicate or encrusted parts, steam is used, followed by paint touch-ups for stains and rust.  

In short, hours of work, fatigue, and stress.

SEALS was born to solve this problem at its root

It creates a barrier that prevents dirt and moisture from sticking before they become an issue.

powerLux is a protective coating specifically designed for surfaces exposed to high temperatures, such as the engine room or induction cooktops.
It withstands up to 800 °C, forming a transparent and ultra-thin film (about 7 microns, compared to 21 microns of other nanotechnology products on the market) that makes surfaces water- and oil-repellent.

This means: 

  • Grease does not penetrate and does not “bake” onto surfaces.
  • Moisture cannot seep in, preventing corrosion and oxidation.
  • Dirt does not stick and can be removed easily with a simple cloth.
  • No more hours of scrubbing, steam, harsh detergents, or abrasive pads.
  • Less water and detergent use makes it more sustainable and safer.

Once applied, powerLux provides long-lasting protection without frequent touch-ups, drastically reducing maintenance time and costs. 

BONUS: NOT JUST FOR THE ENGINE ROOM

An extra benefit? powerLux also works on other heat-exposed surfaces onboard, such as induction or ceramic cooktops, making kitchen cleaning easier and keeping it looking perfect.

In conclusion 

Cleaning the engine room is one of the most demanding and least rewarding tasks onboard. But thanks to SEALS powerLux technology, you can finally turn a marathon of effort into a simple routine that takes just minutes, preserving your reputation and your vessel’s value. 

Because in this line of work, staying one step ahead makes all the difference, not just on deck. 

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