Höegh Autoliners takes delivery of first LNG dual-fuel PCTC

Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has taken delivery of the first in a series of 12 LNG dual-fuel Pure Car, Truck Carriers (PCTCs) being built by China Merchants Heavy Industry in Jiangsu, China.

PHOTO: Höegh Autoliners’ LNG dual-fuel PCTC Höegh Aurora. Höegh Autoliners

The 9,100-car equivalent units (CEU) capacity vessel, Höegh Aurora, can run on both LNG and conventional marine fuels. It also has class notations from DNV for ammonia and methanol readiness, allowing the vessel to be retrofitted to use these fuels in the future.

The vessel is equipped with solar panels for auxiliary electricity needs and has shore-power capability. It will begin commercial operations immediately.

Höegh Autoliners expects to receive two PCTCs every six months until mid-2027. From 2027, the company plans to operate the last four of the 12 vessels on green ammonia.

The contract includes an option for four additional PCTCs.

By Tuhin Roy

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