The Aurora Class
Our Aurora Class will be the largest and most environmentally friendly PCTC ever built, further accelerating our decarbonization efforts and setting a new standard for more sustainable deep-sea transportation.
Beacon of innovation
Höegh Autoliners has been a beacon of innovation for nearly a century at sea, leading the maritime transportation sector into the future.
Our Aurora Class may be our most significant innovation yet. One that will transform deep-sea shipping and the transportation of cars, breakbulk, and heavy machinery across oceans.
With these vessels, we challenge sceptics by demonstrating the feasibility of transitioning from conventional fuel to sustainable alternatives, reshaping the narrative of deep-sea shipping within only a few years.
Being the first in the PCTC segment to receive DNV’s ammonia-ready and methanol-ready notations, the Auroras will also be the first to be ready to operate zero-carbon ammonia propulsion with the main engine delivered by MAN and the bridge system supplied by Kongsberg Maritime.
Through partnerships with world-leading ammonia distributors, we are driving the industry towards a net zero future and creating demand for sustainable fuels to accelerate transition!
Multi fuel vessels
Capable of carrying up to 9,100 CEUs, these multi-fuel-ready vessels are designed for future cargo and reduce the carbon footprint of our customers' value chains.
The Auroras cut carbon emissions per car transported by 58% compared to the current industry standard. They are the crown jewels of our ground-breaking green fleet renewal program.
The Aurora Class is a monumental leap towards the 2040 net-zero emissions goal, which we are wholeheartedly committed to achieving. They represent the future of our company and the entire industry. With our Auroras, we are sailing for sustainability.
Arriving in Q2 2024
We have 12 Aurora vessels on order—and the possibility of another four. All are contracted with the Norwegian flag and DNV class. The first Aurora will be delivered in Q2 2024 and will commence commercial operations in August 2024.
By the first half of 2027, all twelve Auroras will be delivered and in operation, equipped with engines primed to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulfur oil. These vessels can be converted to run on Ammonia. Notably, we have secured access to MAN's groundbreaking ammonia 2-stroke engines for installation on the vessels.
Environmentally friendly
With their strengthened decks and enhanced internal ramp systems, the vessels will be able to carry Electric Vehicles on all 14 decks - while at the same time offering enhanced flexibility for heavier project cargo.
The design includes 1500 square meters of solar panels on the top deck and will also be primed to embrace electric shore power for emissions-free port operations.
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News and Articles
22 October 2024
Confirming the Hamburg Declaration: The world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier calls the Port of Hamburg
Two weeks after signing the Hamburg Declaration on the Decarbonisation of Global Shipping, Höegh Aurora, the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier ever built, will arrive in the very same city, celebrating the joint commitment to establish green shipping corridors that utilize sustainable green fuels while swiftly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of the global shipping
08 October 2024
New rules: Are you prepared for the new customs filing requirements for EU?
From 4 December 2024, shipments importing to or transiting the European Union, will be required additional elements and more detailed information to pass through customs.
30 September 2024
Top 7 reasons RoRo is the perfect choice for your breakbulk
Breakbulk cargo includes a wide variety of goods, ranging from heavy machinery and manufacturing equipment to boats. All of these items share similar characteristics: large, heavy, and awkwardly shaped. Due to their unique nature, standard transportation methods are insufficient, requiring more specialized solutions and handling equipment. This article will give you 7 reasons to choose RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off) shipping for your breakbulk.