Press Release
18 October, 2026, 03:35 pm
Last modified: 18 October, 2026, 03:38 pm
ACI Marine and Riverine Technologies Ltd, a concern of ACI Limited, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine System Asia (MHIESA) jointly organised a Mitsubishi Marine Engine Seminar at Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel on 16 October, 2026.
More than 60 senior representatives from Bangladesh's marine sector attended, bringing together government agencies and private businesses to discuss engine technologies, operational efficiency and industry cooperation, according to the press release.
Participants represented the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation, port authorities, shipbuilders, dredger and fishing vessel owners, design and engineering consultancies, classification societies and academic institutions.
The programme began with welcome remarks, followed by an address from Subrata Ranjan Das, managing director of ACI Motors, who outlined ACI's long-term commitment to advancing Bangladesh's marine sector.
Commodore Rajib Tripura (retd), adviser to ACI Marine, highlighted opportunities for Mitsubishi marine engines in government and private-sector operations. He discussed their operational advantages and emphasised the importance of collaborative industry partnerships.
Delivering a guest address, Md Shamsul Alam, managing director of Marine House Ltd, praised ACI Marine's achievements and the quality and reputation of Mitsubishi engines in Bangladesh. He also expressed interest in future collaboration.
A senior ACI Marine official presented an overview of ACI Group, highlighting its capabilities, commitment to high-standard marine solutions and experience in supplying Mitsubishi engines across the country.
The technical sessions opened with a presentation by an MHIESA representative covering the company's capabilities, engine portfolio, total cost of ownership advantages and service network.
The presentation also featured updates on product innovations and the company's latest engine technologies.
A representative from Mitsubishi's Global Service Centre subsequently discussed its operational framework, dealer support arrangements, digital service platform and warranty administration.
The session highlighted how these services support customers throughout the product lifecycle.
The programme concluded with dinner and networking, allowing participants to hold direct, one-to-one discussions with leadership teams from ACI Marine and MHIESA.
The organisers said these exchanges created opportunities to strengthen industry cooperation and explore future project collaborations.
ACI Marine said the seminar aimed to strengthen strategic partnerships among maritime industry stakeholders. It expressed confidence that closer cooperation would support mutual growth and safe, efficient and cost-effective maritime operations across Bangladesh.