Blooming Future Joins Braskem’s Expanding Sustainable Fleet

Braskem, one of the largest polyolefins producers in the Americas and one of the global leaders in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale, announces that Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) has launched the maiden voyage of Blooming Future, a next-generation LR1 chemical and product oil tanker designed to transport essential raw materials with greater efficiency and a lower carbon footprint. The vessel was formally named at a ceremony in China on May 8.

“Blooming Future will carry naphtha to support our industrial production, while operating at optimised speed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The vessel is as wide as a six-lane highway and can hold cargo equivalent to roughly 35 Olympic-sized swimming pools. She has been designed to meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and sustainability, demonstrating how operational efficiency and lower carbon maritime transport can scale together,” said Hardi Schuck, Director of Braskem Trading & Shipping.

Built as a specialised chemical and product oil tanker (IMO Type 3), Blooming Future incorporates advanced technologies, including biofuel-ready engines and energy-efficient systems, supporting lower emissions and improved performance. The new vessel is expected to emit approximately 30% less CO₂ than the average vessels currently in operation at Braskem, resulting in an estimated reduction of around 6,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

The vessel is part of a broader fleet expansion program, under which Braskem Trading & Shipping is expected to operate a total of four LR1 tankers by early 2027, reinforcing its commitment to reliability, safety, and sustainable maritime operations.

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