Höegh signs contract for a series of its zero carbon PCTCs

Under the terms of the contract, the first two vessels will be delivered in the second half of 2024 and the next two vessels in the first half of 2025.

The vessels will have DNV’s ammonia and methanol ready notation and multi-fuel engines that can run on marine gas oil and LNG. They are anticipated to be the first in the PCTC segment to operate on zero carbon ammonia.

The vessels have the capacity to carry up to 9,100 cars, and their strengthened decks and enhanced internal ramp systems enable electric vehicles to be carried on all decks and provide more flexibility for heavier project cargo.

China Merchants Industry has been expanding its shipbuilding business over the past two years and it is now the largest PCTC builder and one of the largest shipbuilding groups in China. China Merchants Industry owns Deltamarin, the designer of the Aurora class.

Höegh says the class will be the world’s largest and most sustainable car carriers. The newbuilding program will accelerate the company’s green transition, expand the fleet, and deliver market leading low-to-zero emission transportation services to its customers.

Chairman Leif O. Høegh, said, “We are proud to partner with one of the largest and most reputable shipbuilders in China. The collaboration with China Merchants Industry represents a breakthrough in reaching our ambitious net zero emissions target by 2040. The innovative design of the zero-carbon ready Aurora class will enable our customers to decarbonise their supply chain. Together with CMHI we are leading the way towards a net zero emissions future for our industry.”