Höegh Autoliners names LNG-powered RoRo ship “Höegh Sunlight” in China
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Höegh Autoliners on Tuesday (14 January) said its fourth Aurora Class newbuild, Höegh Sunlight, was named at a ceremony at Taicang Haitong Auto Terminal.
The 9,100 CEU Höegh Sunlight commenced its LNG-powered maiden voyage to Europe, fully loaded with Chinese cargo, shortly after the fireworks.
“We now have four of the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carriers sailing the seas,” the firm said in a social media post.
“Today’s celebrations are not only marking the handover of a ship; they once again underline our relentless quest toward a greener future—and a transformed industry.”
The Höegh Sunlight will reduce carbon emissions by 58 percent per transported car compared to the current industry average.
In 2027, when the first Aurora is powered entirely by clean ammonia, nearly all carbon emissions will be eliminated.
CEO, Andreas Enger, said: “Taking delivery of four of the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly PCTCs within six months is a decisive step to renew the company and our industry. We are pleased to celebrate this milestone with customers and partners during her first cargo operation in Taicang.”
COO, Sebjørn Dahl, said: “Never in our nearly 100-year history have we built so many vessels in one newbuild programme, such large vessels, so technically advanced, so green, and so many at the same time and at this speed. We are indeed an agile, bold, and professional team at Höegh Autoliners.”
Photo credit: Höegh Autoliners
Published: 15 January, 2025
