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 World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World Hoegh Autoliners Orders Six More LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Hoegh Autoliners Orders Six More LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels by Ship & Bunker News Team Thursday September 24, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The PCTCs are suitable for conversion to methanol or ammonia propulsion in the future. Image Credit: Hoegh Autoliners Norway -based Hoegh Autoliners has signed a contract for six LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers from China . The company signed the shipbuilding contract with China Merchants Group in Naples this week, the firm said in a LinkedIn post yesterday. The vessels will be built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) and delivered between 2029 and 2031 . The dual-fuel LNG vessels will be capable of carrying up to 9,100 cars and could reduce carbon emissions per transported car by up to 58% compared with conventional PCTCs, Hoegh Autoliners said. The newbuilds part of the Aurora Class programme will also have DNV ammonia-ready and methanol-ready notations. This means that they are suitable for conversion to methanol or ammonia propulsion in the future. The Aurora Class programme could eventually grow to 26 vessels , with an option for four additional ships and construction slots reserved for another four. The company currently operates a fleet of around 40 pure car and truck carriers.  Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Manta Takes On Delivery of Foreship Air Lubrication System Partners say net fuel savings typically run at 3-8%, with the system installed on more than 25 vessels. Read in Full LNG Carrier Trial to Meas