Braskem christens Blissful Future in China as it modernizes naphtha fleet

Braskem held the christening ceremony for the Blissful Future in China on Wednesday, August 26, officially adding another vessel to the Braskem naphtha fleet operated by Braskem Trading & Shipping, or BT&S.

The ceremony marks another step in the company’s plan to expand and modernize its maritime fleet. In the liquid cargo segment, Braskem now has three vessels in operation — the Blooming Future, Beautiful Future and Blissful Future — with a fourth, the Bold Future, scheduled for delivery in January 2027.

The company also operates the gas carriers Brave Future and Brilliant Future, which are used to transport ethane.

“The christening of the Blissful Future is a moment of great pride for us and marks another important stage in the Seas of the Future project,” said Hardi Schuck, who leads the initiative. “With this new vessel, we reinforce Braskem’s commitment to logistics efficiency, increased competitiveness and the reduction of emissions associated with global maritime transport.”

New vessel designed for lower emissions

The Blissful Future is 228 meters long and has cargo capacity of approximately 89,500 cubic meters. Braskem said the vessel combines high performance with environmental innovations.

The new vessels were designed to reduce CO₂e emissions by about 30% compared with the average of the fleet currently operated by the company.

To achieve that eco-efficiency, the ship is equipped with a high-efficiency main engine capable of using biofuels. It also includes advanced technologies such as a scrubber system to reduce sulfur oxide emissions and a selective catalytic reduction system, or SCR, to cut nitrogen oxide emissions.

The vessel also features ultra-low-friction hull coating, variable frequency drive systems and advanced propulsion solutions, including a Pre-Swirl Duct and Twisted Rudder. These technologies are designed to optimize navigation performance, increase operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

LR1-class tankers play a strategic role in transporting naphtha for Braskem’s industrial operations, serving the route between the U.S. Gulf Coast and Brazil.

Once the four-vessel series is complete, the Braskem naphtha fleet will be able to move 40% to 50% of the company’s naphtha import demand.

Source: Braskem

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