(Full Newsletter can be downloaded here: http://imcbrokers.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/imc_maritime_newsletter_04192010.pdf)


CNOOC Ltd. announces major oil discovery in Bohai Bay
China National Offshore Corporation Limited, China's largest offshore oil and gas producer,
announced on Monday a major oil discovery in eastern part of Bohai Bay.
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/ceo_cnooc-ltd-announces-major-oildiscovery-
in-bohai-bay-919668.html

Oil Removal Begins on 1952 Alaska Shipwreck
Specialized divers on Saturday began removing bunker fuel oil from a cruise ship that was
wrecked in southeast Alaska 58 years ago.
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/apr2010/2010-04-18-093.html

Fresh sanctions threat may hurt Iran shipping
The threat of fresh sanctions on Iran will hurt shipping activity to and from the country while
also hampering the Islamic Republic's ability to export its crude oil.
http://www.btimes.com.my/articles/iranship/Article/#ixzz0lXCEt1xg

Australia plans tough Great Barrier Reef shipping laws
Australia is planning to subject commercial ships passing through all parts of the Great Barrier
Reef to greater surveillance.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8628893.stm

Volcanic ash cloud: EU transport ministers discuss crisis
EU transport ministers will hold a video conference today to discuss the volcanic ash cloud
blowing across Europe, which has left millions of passengers stranded around the globe.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7605546/Volcanic-ash-cloud-EU-transportministers-discuss-crisis.html

Turks foil piracy bid in Indian Ocean
A Turkish frigate intercepted 13 suspected pirates in the Indian Ocean yesterday, destroying
their two boats and seizing their equipment.
http://www.dispatch.co.za/article.aspx?id=395506

Indian government urges private sector funding for up to 50 new dredgers
India's Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan says the Indian government is encouraging private
sector to provide funding to acquire up to 50 more dredgers to maintain the navigability of
rivers and keep them pollution-free.
http://www.sandandgravel.com/news/article.asp?v1=12868