Naming Ceremony of Höegh Sunlight- the fourth Aurora Class vessel
The sun rises in the east—and today, our 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.
We now have four of the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly car carriers sailing the seas.
The 9,100 CEU Höegh Sunlight is a true marvel of modern engineering and a testament to our vision of a more sustainable future.
Our 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 our relentless quest toward a greener future—and a transformed industry.
With our Auroras, we 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 our Aurora Class, we are sailing for sustainability.
Our 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.”
Our 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.”
Read more about our Aurora Class vessels here
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