From 2027, the first Aurora class vessel will be powered by green ammonia, eliminating nearly all carbon emissions.

The Aurora Class is a big leap towards Höegh Autoliners' 2040 net-zero emissions goal.

The naming of the HÖEGH BOREALIS was attended by the Norwegian Prime Minister, Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, who praised Höegh Autoliners and the Aurora Class:

"It was both impressive and instructive to see how Höegh Autoliners ASA is making shipping more environmentally friendly through new and green technology. The ship will initially run on LNG but can transition to ammonia when the technology is mature. In addition, this ship features solar panels and can connect to shore power, allowing it to operate with zero emissions in the future. Norwegian businesses can deliver world-class green technology. They are helping to build the solutions of tomorrow," Mr. Støre said on the Norwegian Government's website.

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.

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.

Höegh Autoliners expects the delivery of two Aurora Class vessels every six months until H1 2027, taking the total number of Aurora Class vessels to 12.

All are being built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI), classed by DNV and registered under the Norwegian flag, «NIS».

HÖEGH BOREALIS
DWT: 25,200
GT: 83,687
Cargo capacity: 9,100 CEU
Max deck height: 6.5 m
Max door width: 19 m
Max ramp: 375 MT
Length o.a: 199.90 m
Breadth (MLD): 37.8 m

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