Keel Laid for Höeghs First Horizon Vessel
The six Post-Panamax vessels, of the New Horizon design, will be delivered to Höegh Autoliners in 2015-2016. This will be the worlds largest PCTCs with a carrying capacity of 8,500 CEU (Car Equivalent Units).
Xiamen Shipbuilding Industries is a yard with most experience in the construction of car carriers in China. The yard had previously delivered four PCTCs to Höegh Autoliners, in 2010 and 2011.
Höegh Autoliners, May 1, 2014