ACI Marine and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine System Asia (MHI-ESA) jointly hosted a seminar focused on Mitsubishi marine engines on October 16 at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. The event brought together over 60 senior representatives from Bangladesh’s marine sector, including government agencies, private companies, and academic institutions.

Participants represented a broad range of stakeholders, such as the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC), port authorities, shipbuilders, dredger and fishing vessel operators, design and engineering consultants, and classification societies.

At the seminar, Subrata Ranjan Das, Managing Director of ACI Motors, outlined the company’s long-term vision for supporting the growth of Bangladesh’s marine industry. Rajib Tripura, Adviser to ACI Marine, emphasized the expanding market potential for Mitsubishi engines in both government and private sectors. He noted the operational benefits of these engines and highlighted the significance of fostering closer partnerships within the industry.

Md Shamsul Alam, Managing Director of Marine House Ltd, delivered a guest address during the event. He praised ACI Marine’s progress in the sector and recognized the strong reputation of Mitsubishi marine engines in Bangladesh. Alam also expressed keen interest in future collaborations to further develop the marine engine market.

The seminar underscored the collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing Bangladesh’s maritime capabilities through advanced marine engine technology and industry cooperation.