The port of Santander welcomes the Sunrise from Höegh Autoliners: a milestone in zero-emission vehicle logistics

 

El puerto de Santander received the ship Sunrise, owned by the shipping company Höegh Autoliners, on its first technical stop. This giant of the automotive logistics It loaded 825 units destined for international markets in a key operation for global export.

 

Operational efficiency and international destinations at the Raos dock

 

From Le Havre, Sunrise docked at the pier of Raos 8 for a high-precision loading operation. The stowage and consignment management was handled by Dávila Agencias y Servicios Portuariosfacilitating the transport of vehicles destined for Sudáfrica, Australia, Nueva Zelanda y Nueva Caledonia.

 

During the stay, the Autoridad Portuaria de Santander (APS) held the traditional plaque presentation ceremony to commemorate this first visit. The event was attended by the ship's captain, Mark Benedict Emnacion, and the director of RoRo traffic in Spain de Dávila Agencias y Servicios Portuarios, Manuel Trueba Salas.

 

Aurora Class: The future of sustainable shipping

 

El Sunrise It is part of the prestigious Aurora Class, a series of twelve units that are redefining transport standards Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC). These ships are the first in their segment to receive the annotations of DNV as prepared to operate with ammonia and methanol, which guarantees a transition towards the net zero emissions carbon.

 

With a capacity of up to 9.100 vehiclesThe ship stands out for its technical versatility:

 

• It has 14 reinforced tires suitable for transporting Power Plants at all levels.
• Equipped with improved internal ramp systems for heavy loads.
• Technology Kongsberg Maritime for the bridge and motor system designed by Everllence.
• Ready to connect ground electrical power (OPS), enabling port operations with zero local emissions.

 

This ship, built by China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI), represents a significant advance in the decarbonization of foreign trade, thanks to its design that allows for future exclusive propulsion by ammonia.

 

Technical specification	Sunrise Ship Details
Loading capacity	Up to 9.100 vehicles
Length	199,9 meters
Loading in Santander	825 vehicles
Pavilion	Norwegian
Fuel classification	Ammonia-ready and Methanol-ready (DNV)

 

Key information and frequently asked questions about the Sunrise ship

What makes the Sunrise more environmentally friendly than other ships?

It is one of the first PCTC vessels designed to operate with zero-emission ammonia propulsion and is prepared to use electric power in port (OPS).

What is the transport capacity of the Aurora Class?

Each ship of this class, including the SunriseIt can transport up to 9.100 vehicles and is specially adapted for electric vehicles on its 14 decks.

What was the purpose of your stopover in Santander?

To make its first technical stop to load 825 vehicles destined for strategic markets in África y Oceanía.

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