Höegh Autoliners Places Order for Six Additional Aurora Class Vessels

MT Newswires · 2d ago
11:44 AM EDT, 08/25/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Höegh Autoliners (HAUTO.OL) said Tuesday it placed an order for six additional dual-fuel liquefied natural gas and zero-carbon-ready Aurora class vessels. The vessels, which will be built by China Merchants Heavy Industry, are set for delivery between 2029 and 2031. The order will bring the Norwegian ocean transportation services company's Aurora class newbuilding program to 18 vessels. Höegh Autoliners also secured an option to build four additional vessels and reserved slots for four more.