About Höegh

Fleet presentation

A flexible and large fleet allows for economies of scale, as well as efficient and flexible services across the deep sea trade routes​. With a current fleet wide average carrying capacity of ~7 000 CEU, Höegh Autoliners has the largest average vessel size within the car carrier industry​.

The Höegh fleet

Per December 2024, Höegh Autoliners is operating a fleet of 38 vessels of which 35 owned and 3 on time charter. In addition, 8 newbuilds are to be delivered between 2025-2028.​
A flexible and large fleet allows for economies of scale, lower emissions by cargo weight as well as efficient and flexible services across the deep sea trade routes​.
With a current fleet wide average carrying capacity of ~7 000 CEU, Höegh Autoliners has the largest average vessel size within the car carrier industry​.

 

For more details on our fleet, see Fleet list here.

Flexible fleet of 38 vessels with good capacity for profitable cargo​

  • 35 owned

    of 38 vessels

  • 3 on charter

    of 38 vessels

  • 8 newbuilds

    to be delivered in 2025-2028
The vessels
Capacity
(CEU)		OwnedTime
Chartered		Average
age		Breakbulk
Aurora Class9 1004-< 1.044%
Post-Panamax8 5006-9.222%
Category 07 850101-19.822%
Category 1~6 500​10-20.919%
<6 000<6 0005318.522%
1) Includes vessels on long-term BB charter with purchase options/obligation​

One of the most efficient PCTC operators, with clear pathway to offer customers net zero transportation towards 2040.​

  • One of the most efficient PCTC operators

    with the largest average vessel size and the lowest emissions in the industry​

  • Continuous improvements ​

    to existing fleet to save fuel and reduce emissions​

  • Newbuilding program ​

    accelerates the decarbonization of our customers’ supply chains​

  • Net zero

    in vessel operations by 2040

Meet 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.

Our Aurora story

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  • 2021 The dawn of a new era​


    Design launch for the zero-carbon ready Aurora Class vessels. ​

  • 2022 Realization of the Aurora dream​


    Contract ceremony with China Merchants Heavy Industry for the first eight vessels. ​

    ​Financing for the initial eight also secured. ​

  • 2023 Birth of a new generation​


    First Aurora Class vessels began to take shape.​

    The newbuilding program was extended from eight to 12 vessels.​

  • 2024 Aurora in operation​


    First four Aurora Class vessels delivered in Q3 and Q4 2024.​

    Secures access to first four ammonia engines by Man Energy Solutions and Hyundai Heavy Industries. ​ ​

  • 2027 Path to zero​


    The Company launches the first ammonia-powered Aurora Class vessels straight from the yard.​ ​

At the yard

China Merchants Heavy Industry,
Jiangsu, China

 

  • All vessels contracted with the Norwegian flag and DNV-class

  • Bridge system by Kongsberg Maritime

  • Main engine delivered by MAN

  • Ammonia- and methanol-ready notation by DNV

  • 1 500 m2 solar panels

  • Shore power ready

  • 47% of existing fleet added from this renewal cycle

Shaping the future of green shipping

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2020 - 2023: Design and commit

  • Industry cutting edge dual fuel design
    (Deltamarin)
  • USD 1 200 million investment in green vessel program
  • Optionality for ammonia design and launch agreed

2024 - 2026: Launch and scale

  • Consortium for safe ammonia handling
    (DNV, YARA, MAN, Norwegian Maritime Authority)
  • Securing clean ammonia supply
    (Sumitomo, YARA, North Ammonia)
  • – 58% Emissions reductions with Aurora vessels launched 2024

2027 and beyond: all the way to 0

  • 2027: Intention to launch segment first PCTC ammonia vessel
  • 30 by 30
  • 0 by 40
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