The Aurora Class
Our Aurora Class is 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!
INNOVATING THROUGH TIMES
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.
NET ZERO TRANSPORTATION
Delivered from 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 8 Auroras will be equipped with engines primed to run on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulfur oil. These vessels can be converted to run on Ammonia later. The first Aurora was delivered in Q2 2024 and entered into commercial operations in August 2024.
By 2027, the 4 last vessels of the series will be delivered able to run net zero on ammonia directly from the yard. Notably, we have secured access to MAN’s groundbreaking ammonia 2-stroke engines for installation on these vessels.
SAILING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
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.
More about the Aurora Class
Portrait of the Aurora class: Designing the future of the maritime industry
Leif O. Høegh: “Sustainability is our strategy”
Höegh Autoliners is sailing for sustainability
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