The European Parliament voted in favour of a resolution that would seek to prevent ships transiting Arctic waters from using heavy fuel oil (HFO).
In a 334-to-265 vote, the Parliament passed its "Resolution on the Arctic."
The resolution seeks to push the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to start considering a formal ban on HFO use in Arctic shipping.
The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is scheduled to meet in July, A report is likely to be submitted regarding the risks of HFO in Arctic water.
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