The second vessel marks the next chapter in the company’s efficiency and competitiveness in international trade

Braskem, a global pioneer in large-scale biopolymer production, celebrated the arrival of the Brave Future, its new vessel, today. The start of operations of the approximately R$ 500 million ship, which will operate on the route between the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, marks the expansion of the company’s strategy to increase its logistics autonomy, reduce maritime transport costs, and strengthen global competitiveness. The christening ceremony was held in China at the YAMIC shipyard, the company responsible for building the vessel.

The ethane carrier has a length of 188 meters, a capacity of 36,000 m³, and is capable of transporting cargo at temperatures as low as -104°C, it was financed by Ocean Yield and will be operated by the Hartmann Reederei. The vessel is equipped with a dual-fuel engine running on bunker oil and ethane. It boasts high fuel efficiency and a propulsion system with CO₂ emissions approximately 40% lower than the average fleet in operation.

“The Brave Future is a strategic asset that expands our autonomy in the area of logistics, which provides greater predictability to operations, and strengthens our position as a global leader in the petrochemical industry,” highlights Hardi Schuck, Director of Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S). Before the christening, the vessel underwent sea trials, a rigorous testing phase at sea that evaluates safety, speed, maneuverability, and equipment performance before the start of commercial operations.

With the new vessel, Braskem now has two dedicated ethane carriers – the Brave Future and the Brilliant Future. In 2026, BT&S expects the delivery of four more ships to serve Braskem. This structure reinforces the company’s commitment to innovative, sustainable logistics solutions aligned with the demands of global maritime trade.

Source: BUSINESS WIRE