With a shared vision to lead the way in green maritime technology, Kongsberg Digital and Höegh Autoliners have worked closely together since 2019. Expanding their collaboration, the two companies have now formalised an agreement to digitalise the remaining vessels in Höegh Autoliners' fleet and their upcoming Aurora-class vessels. This strategic move solidifies their commitment to leveraging digital solutions for increased efficiency and sustainability in the maritime industry.
Höegh Autoliners is a leading global provider of ocean transportation services within the PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) segment. With an expansive fleet of approximately 40 vessels, the company operates an extensive network of eleven global deep-sea trades. Each year, Höegh Autoliners facilitates over 3000 port calls. With its ongoing newbuild projects, the company is set to deliver the first ammonia-ready PCTC in the deep sea segment from 2024 and onwards.
In 2019, Höegh Autoliners was the first customer of Vessel Insight, Kongsberg Digital's cloud infrastructure. To exploit new ways to reduce emissions, increase predictability, and improve safety, Höegh Autoliners has been a vital pilot customer for Kongsberg Digital, testing new technology such as Digital Twin for the martime industry and applications such as Vessel Performance.
Höegh Autoliners has an ambitious new build program going forward, with its ammonia-ready dual-fuel Aurora class vessels – the world’s largest and most environmentally friendly Pure Car, Truck Carriers. Höegh Autoliners has ordered twelve Aurora class vessels – expecting the delivery of two every six months starting from the second half of 2024.
The Aurora class vessels will have Vessel Insight installed when they embark on their maiden voyages. The newly signed contract also ensures continued roll-out of Vessel Insight to Höegh Autoliners' existing fleet, except for a few older vessels, and be connected to the cloud through Kongsberg Digital's maritime cloud infrastructure throughout 2023.
Höegh Autoliners has a clear ambition to reach net zero by 2040 and to improve AER (efficiency) by 30 per cent by 2030, with 2019 as a baseline. The company has a strong decarbonisation track record as its efficiency has been improved by 37 per cent since 2008. This extended collaboration between Kongsberg Digital and Höegh Autoliners will play an important role in Höegh Autoliner's important ambition to meet its set goals.
Henning Hammer Torp, Senior Communcations Advisor, Kongsberg Digital
Henning.torp@kongsbergdigital.com
+47 416 99 349
Camilla Knappskog, Head of Communications, Höegh Autoliners
Camilla.knappskog@hoegh.com
+47 926 66 156
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Höegh Autoliners is a leading global provider of RoRo (Roll On Roll Off) transportation services delivering cars, high and heavy, and breakbulk cargoes across the world. The Company operates around 40 RoRo vessels in global trade systems and makes about 3 000 port calls each year. Our purpose is to develop innovative solutions for greener and more sustainable deep-sea transportation. We are on a path to a zero emissions future with building the first ammonia-ready deep sea vessels to be delivered from 2024 and onwards. We are working closely with our customers and partners to decarbonize their logistics chain and transform the deep sea car carrier segment. Höegh Autoliners has its head office in Oslo, Norway, and employs around 375 people in its 16 offices worldwide and around 1 450 seafarers.
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