Höegh Autoliners Invests in Advanced Simulators for Crew Training in the Philippines

Höegh Autoliners, a Norwegian shipowner, is investing in new engineroom and bridge simulator models in the Philippines to train crews on maintaining propulsion systems and navigating ships using alternative fuels. The company’s new Aurora class of pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) ships will operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ammonia fuels once they are delivered and these fuels become available. Training will take place at the Norwegian Training Centre (NTC) in Manila on specially designed simulators.

By investing in advanced training solutions, Höegh Autoliners aims to enhance its crew’s competencies while also reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship. Kongsberg Digital has been awarded the contract to supply K-Sim Navigation and K-Sim Engine simulators customized to replicate Höegh’s Aurora class of ships. The simulators will train crew members on future sustainable and hybrid fuel types, as well as provide realistic training scenarios involving the Aurora integrated bridge setup.

Höegh Autoliners’ new vessels are set to be the largest and most environmentally friendly ever built, featuring dual-fuel engines with a hybrid fuel system for LNG and marine gasoil, ready for processing ammonia fuels. The K-Sim Engine simulator will model this hybrid fuel technology and will be updated for training on ammonia propulsion systems. The NTC in Manila will soon receive the Aurora-class simulation model to train Höegh’s officers and marine engineers, emphasizing the importance of high-quality training for crew members operating the Aurora-class vessels efficiently and sustainably.

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