Isle of Wight’s Datum Electronics awarded EEXI type approval

By Sam Pither

22 December 2022

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Datum Electronics, the Isle of Wight-based marine engineering company, has been awarded type approval for its EEXI solution by Lloyd’s Register.

EEXI stands for Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index and is a measure introduced by the International Maritime Organisation to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of ships. Type approval is mandatory for voyage and safety critical apparatus installed on any classified vessel.

Datum was awarded type approval for its shaft power limitation (ShaPoLi) system, which continuously monitors, records and displays the power being sent to the ship’s propulsion shaft, automatically producing voyage reports which can be used to evidence EEXI compliance in ports.

Datum's ShaPoLi system continuously monitors, records and displays the power being sent to the ship’s propulsion shaft, automatically producing voyage reports which can be used to evidence EEXI compliance in ports.

James Lees, Managing Director of Datum Electronics, said: “Our team at Datum have worked extremely hard to develop the most comprehensive and least intrusive EEXI SHaPoLi solution available on the market today.

“This is the first SHaPoLi system to be type approved in the UK and from one of the most trusted marine classification societies in the world, in Lloyd’s Register. This puts our solution on the main stage for vessel owners worldwide.”

Hailing back to the 18th century, Lloyd’s Register was the first ever marine classification society, set up to improve the safety of ships, a function it still performs 260 years later.

Peter Huntley-Hawkins, Matt Tillman and Max Wu of Lloyd’s Register presented the certification to James Lees and Mike Palin, Sales Manager at Datum, in Southampton.

Max Wu, Statutory MARPOL Team Lead, Lloyd’s Register said: “We are pleased to issue Type Approval to Datum Electronics for its EEXI SHaPoLi solution, which provides a valuable tool for ship owners and operators looking to increase efficiency and reduce emissions in line with EEXI goals as the industry tackles the maritime energy transition.

“During the Type Approval process LR has demonstrated how we can truly put our clients at the heart of our professional services offering. From project application and document review to feedback, type testing and factory production quality assessment, LR has worked closely with Datum to ensure that this crucial project was certified both comprehensively and in good time.

“We would like to thank the team involved for their hard work and efforts as part of this project and look forward to working with Datum in the future as we continue on maritime’s decarbonation journey.‘’

Featured image: (L-R) James Lees (Datum Electronics), Peter Huntley-Hawkins (Lloyd’s Register), Mike Palin (Datum Electronics), Matt Tillman (Lloyd’s Register), Max Wu (Lloyd’s Register). Credit: Datum Electronics

By Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.