Datum Electronics was the big winner at the first ever Maritime UK Solent Awards. The East Cowes based manufacturer took the Innovation award as well as Employer of the Year at a glitzy ceremony held at the Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour in Southampton. The inaugural event is the first regional maritime awards, celebrating the success of the Solent’s outstanding regional maritime cluster.
James Lees, Managing Director of Datum Electronics said “We are delighted to have won two marine focussed awards that recognise our collaboration and dedication to supporting the maritime sector in CII, Carbon Reduction and Improved Vessel efficiency. Being recognised as a Top performing Company by the Solent LEP through the Maritime UK Solent Awards, is truly an honour and an accomplishment to be proud of. I’m thrilled that the hard work of our team and partners has been recognised by industry experts as truly cutting edge and sector leading, in the areas of both innovation, plus as an outstanding employer in the region.
“The evening was attended by the elite of the marine industry in the south as well as dignitaries such as the Lord Mayor of Southampton, Jacqui Rayment.
