6 October 2026. The Höegh Trotter suddenly turned up between the heads at South and North Moles mid Saturday morning while we were busily watching the Seven Arctic preparing herself to leave Port. These vehicle carriers – colloquially called RO-ROs because the vehicles they carry roll on and off them once in port – are enormous. At FSN we just love ‘em. Trotter is now well on her way to Melbourne, having just passed Albany in the early hours this morning. If you are wondering about the name Trotter, you’re not alone. Our best guess is it reflects her globe-trotting RO-RO trading role. Historically, Höegh‘s predecessor shipping line, HUAL (Höegh-Ugland Auto Liners) operated vessels with names such as Hual Trotter, Hual Trader and similar transport-themed names.