Beautiful Future and Blooming Future combine cutting-edge efficiency and emissions-reduction technologies, Braskem says

May, 28, 2026 - Braskem has announced that Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) has reached a major milestone in its fleet modernization and sustainability journey with the naming of Beautiful Future and Blooming Future, next-generation chemical and product oil tankers designed to move essential raw materials more efficiently and with a significantly lower environmental footprint. Both vessels were formally named at a ceremony in China on May 8.

Beautiful Future and Blooming Future are LR1 (Long Range 1) vessels that will transport naphtha on long-distance routes between the U.S. Gulf Coast and Brazil. Naphta is an oil-derived raw material used in the petrochemical industry to produce plastics and other chemicals. The vessels were financed by Ocean Yield. Beautiful Future will be operated by ISHIMA and Blooming Future will be operated by TB Marine under BT&S supervision. By combining advanced engine technology, energy-saving hull design, and emissions-control systems that exceed current regulatory requirements, the vessel represents a smarter, cleaner approach to global trade and a glimpse into the future of responsible maritime transportation, Braskem says.

"We are excited to expand our fleet of ships with Beautiful Future and Blooming Future which will transport the raw materials used to make everyday products such as plastics for medical equipment, packaging, and household goods, but with significantly lower environmental impact than traditional tankers," shared Hardi Schuck, Director, Braskem Trading & Shipping.

On a typical voyage, Beautiful Future and Blooming Future will travel over 5,500 nautical miles from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Brazil, carrying enough naphtha to supply industrial production for weeks while operating at optimized speed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. According to Braskem, each vessel is expected to generate approximately 30% less CO² than the average vessels currently in operation at Braskem which results in an estimated reduction of around 6,500 tonnes of CO² emissions per year per vessel. This amount represents a significant step forward in lowering the environmental footprint of maritime operations.

Beautiful Future and Blooming Future are the first LR1 vessels delivered to Braskem Trading & Shipping in 2026. Two additional ships are already under construction and will join the company's maritime fleet and are scheduled for delivery later this year and early 2027, respectively.