Höegh Autoliners orders additional six Aurora class vessels

This decision will extend the Aurora class newbuilding programme to a total of 18 vessels, all of which will be built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd (CMHI).

The company has also secured an option to build four additional vessels at the same terms, as well as slot reservations for another four vessels at the same yard.

The decision allows Höegh Autoliners to accelerate its green fleet renewal programme, with flexibility to extend the programme to up to 26 Aurora vessels, including the 12 vessels already delivered or on order.

The Aurora vessels will have DNV ’s ammonia and methanol-ready notation, with the main engine provided by Everllence and the bridge system supplied by Kongsberg Maritime. With capacity to carry up to 9100 cars, the Aurora class reduces carbon emissions by up to 58% compared with conventional PCTCs.

Andreas Enger, CEO of Höegh Autoliners, said: “The Aurora class newbuilds have demonstrated very strong earnings potential, carbon performance, cargo flexibility and future-proof conversion capability. Through our newbuild programme, we secure capacity costs at a competitive level, supporting profitable operations even during potential periods of lower freight rates. Further expanding our fleet strengthens our ability to capture growth in the Asian market and meet evolving customer demand, while giving us greater strategic flexibility, supporting long-term fleet renewal and positioning us to capture commercial opportunities in the years ahead.”

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