Marine engineering company Datum Electronics has been awarded type approval for its EEXI (energy efficiency eXisting ship index) solution. The certification directly supports marine decarbonisation initiatives.
The type approval process is a mandatory requirement for voyage and safety critical apparatus installed on any classified vessel. Lloyd’s Register (LR), which is a global professional services company specialising in engineering and technology for the maritime industry, awarded the approval to Datum.
The certification was recently presented to James Lees and Datum sales manager Mike Palin in Southampton by Peter Huntley-Hawkins, Matt Tillman and Max Wu of Lloyd’s Register.
“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,” said Datum Electronics managing director James Lees.
Max Wu, statutory MARPOL team lead, Lloyd’s Register commented: “We are pleased to issue type approval to Datum Electronics for its EEXI SHaPoLi solution, which provides a valuable tool for shipowners 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.”
