MITSUI E&S CEO attends ceremony celebrating 100-year maritime partnership

Takeyuki Takahashi attended a ceremony in Okayama, Japan, on October 2, 2026, celebrating the 100th anniversary of a two-stroke licensee partnership. During the event, it was noted that the company involved in the partnership had manufactured over 7,500 B&W engines and surpassed 120 million horsepower in cumulative production. Takahashi stated that the partnership supports global maritime transport through technology and innovation, particularly as the maritime industry moves toward decarbonization.

The event highlights a long-standing industrial commitment to maritime transport and technological advancement. The discussion of decarbonization indicates a strategic alignment within the industry toward new environmental standards for global shipping.