Höegh Autoliners’ second Aurora Class vessel, the Höegh Borealis, was delivered today at a grand naming ceremony in China. The groundbreaking new build program from Höegh Autoliners is a remarkable example of global collaboration and a testament to what can be achieved when best-in-class companies from all over the world come together across industries, borders, and cultures, reports Höegh Autoliners.
When The Höegh Borealis in a few days leaves the China Merchants Heavy Industry’s yard in Jiangsu China on her maiden voyage, she will be cutting carbon emissions per car transported by up to 58 percent from the current industry average.
From 2027, the first Aurora class vessel will be powered by green ammonia, eliminating nearly all carbon emissions.
Aurora Class
The Aurora Class is a monumental leap towards Höegh Autoliners’ 2040 net-zero emissions goal.
The vessels – the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly PCTCs – are the crown jewel of Höegh Autoliners’ transformational new build program improving what is already the world’s most sustainable PCTC fleet sailing the oceans today.
Today’s naming of the Höegh Borealis was attended by the Norwegian Prime Minister, Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre who praised Höegh Autoliners and the Aurora Class: His attendance and praise underline how the Aurora Class project is a global endeavour for a common cause – and a remarkable example of international collaboration.
Designed for a greener future – and future cargo
The Aurora Class has a capacity of up to 9,100 cars – and with strengthened decks and enhanced internal ramp systems, the vessels can carry Electric Vehicles on all 14 decks.
All Auroras will have DNV’s “ammonia ready” and “methanol ready” notations. And will be the first in the PCTC-segment to be able to operate on carbon-neutral ammonia.
The Aurora Class will therefore address the worrying fact that while shipping accounts for around 3 percent of all global emissions, 90% of shipping emissions come from deep-sea transportation.
The answer to carbon-conscious customers
With the Aurora Class, Höegh Autoliners are raising the demand for ammonia as a viable, zero-carbon maritime fuel.
Höegh Autoliners have already partnered with several of the world’s leading ammonia producers to ensure the supply and usage of green ammonia – these include Yara Clean Ammonia, Norwegian North Ammonia, Sumitomo Corporation and more.
The Aurora Class is equipped with the newest and most modern maritime technology, including state-of-the-art safety and digitalization solutions.
All are being built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI), classed by DNV and registered under the Norwegian flag.
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Source: Höegh Autoliners
