08/09/2026
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Weโre excited to announce the addition of a new Group Starter Panel Equipment to the Automation, Pneumatics & Hydraulics Laboratory at Dockendale Training Academy, established in partnership with Vikings Maritime Training Institute.
The new equipment was officially inaugurated on ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ by ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ง๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐
๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ, marking another step forward in strengthening the practical learning experience.
Featuring Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Direct-On-Line (D.O.L.), Star/Delta and Soft Starter systems, along with a battery charger, electrical test equipment, boiler firing sequence trainer and motor starter troubleshooting trainer, the new setup further enhances practical, hands-on training in electrical, automation and engineering systems.
During her visit, Ms. Luzaan also explored the wider facility and took the helm of our ๐
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From engineering systems to bridge operations, DTA continues to bring real-world maritime technology and practical training together under one roof.