On 18 April 2023, the European Parliament voted strongly in favour of including shipping in the
European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS). The European Parliament announced that 500
MEPs voted in favour of including shipping in the ETS, with only 131 MEPs voting against and 11
abstaining. This vote will have a significant impact on the shipping sector in Europe. Shipowners,
charterers, and managers trading in this part of the world are encouraged to familiarise
themselves with the new measures.