You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA Hoegh Autoliners Orders Six Additional LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Hoegh Autoliners Orders Six Additional LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday August 26, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Norwegian shipping firm Hoegh Autoliners has placed an order for six additional LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). The vessels, part of the company’s Aurora class, are scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2031 and will be built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) , the firm said in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday . The order will expand Hoegh Autoliners’ Aurora newbuild programme to 18 vessels . The company has also secured options for four additional vessels and slot reservations for another four . “With capacity to carry up to 9,100 cars, the Aurora class reduces carbon emissions by up to 58% compared with conventional PCTCs,” Hoegh Autoliners said. The vessels will come with DNV’s ammonia-and methanol-ready notation, meaning they can be converted to ammonia or methanol propulsion in the future. LNG is a more established and widely available alternative fuel, but methane slip remains a concern. Bio-LNG is emerging as a cleaner option that can be used in existing LNG-fuelled ships. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Maran Tankers Adds Fourth LNG Dual-Fuel Suezmax to Fleet The 155,500 DWT vessel is built by New Times Shipbuilding. Read in Full First Cruise Ship Connects to Shore Power at Portsmouth The UK port has completed its first commercial shore power connection with a Virgin Voyages cruise ship. Read in Full BU