Hoegh Autoliners: Naming ceremony for a new ship
The fourth Aurora newbuild, the Höegh Sunlight, saw the light of day at a grand naming ceremony at the Taicang Haitong Auto Terminal.
She commenced her LNG-powered maiden voyage to Europe, fully loaded with Chinese cargo, shortly after the fireworks.
The 9,100 CEU Höegh Sunlight is a true marvel of modern engineering and a testament to their vision of a more sustainable future.
Their groundbreaking newbuild program, the Aurora Class, is a unique milestone and a pivotal moment in the history of deep-sea transportation.
Today’s celebrations are not only marking the handover of a ship; they once again underline their relentless quest toward a greener future—and a transformed industry.
With their Auroras, they are proving that change is possible and that decarbonization is achievable in a sector known for being hard to abate.
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.
With the Höegh Sunlight and their Aurora Class, they are sailing for sustainability.
CEO, Andreas Enger, says: “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, adds: “Never in our nearly 100-year history have we built so many vessels in one newbuild program, 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.”