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!

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

The future is looking both green and bright for Höegh Autoliners with the launch of the new Aurora class vessels design – and the signing of firm contracts for the delivery of the first eight Aurora vessels already by first half of 2026.

Leif O. Høegh: “Sustainability is our strategy”

For Höegh Autoliners the vision and goal of a zero-emissions future is not about compliance, but about sustainable leadership, says Chair of Höegh Autoliners, Leif O. Høegh.

Höegh Autoliners is sailing for sustainability

With our almost 100 years of maritime experience, Höegh Autoliners’ roots are Norwegian, but our perspective is global. And green. Sustainability is very much at the core of our operations.

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News and Articles

30 September 2025

Höegh Borealis calls Port of Barcelona: Aligned for a greener, more sustainable deep-sea shipping industry

On September 30, the Höegh Borealis, one of Höegh Autoliners’ groundbreaking Aurora Class vessels, will call at the Port of Barcelona to mark another milestone in the shared journey between Höegh Autoliners and the Port of Barcelona toward a greener, more sustainable deep-sea shipping industry.

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03 September 2025

Höegh Autoliners names Höegh Moonlight at the Port of Gothenburg

Höegh Autoliners today celebrated the naming of its sixth Aurora-Class vessel in commercial operation at Sweden’s leading and largest port in the Nordic region. The vessel was sponsored by Mrs Jenny Westermark, Senior Vice President, GTO Production Logistics at Volvo Group, who performed the traditional bottle-breaking. An array of sustainable Volvo Group cargo provided a spectacular showpiece for the proceedings

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24 June 2025

Höegh Autoliners Wins Best Shipping Line of the Year

Höegh Autoliners Wins Best Shipping Line of the Year - Multipurpose Operator for 8th Consecutive Time at the 9th Edition of India Maritime Awards 2024

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