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NEWSMonthly ChangeSecondhand Vessel Values by Year & Size VesselsValue.com provides data driven ship valuations for tankers, bulkers and containerships. These graphs show howvessel value depends on age for the major types. Vessels are assumed to have typical size and specification for age and highbuilt quality at a top tier shipyard. Global Exchange Events is once again helping to redefine the commercial marine industryB2B landscape with the an-nouncement of the second annualWork Boats Exchange, which will be held April 1-4, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. ?We were thrilled by the suc- cess of last year?s event,? said Karen Kelly, EVP of Work Boats Exchange. ?The commercial marine market is built on relationships and Work Boats Exchange provided a perfect venue to augment and develop those critical interactions.? Maritime Reporter & Engineering News willonce again act as the exclusive sponsoring publi- cation of Work Boats Exchange. ?The support of New Wave Media and their inno- vative publications can?t be over- stated,? continued Kelly. ?Rob Howard (Senior VP, New Wave Media/Marine Link) and his teamcontinue to do an amazing job ofcreating new connections be- tween the Exchange and theirreadership.? ?We are very excited to be a part of this amazing new format for B2B events in the maritime industry,? said Rob Howard, Senior VP, New Wave Media. ?Work Boats Exchange is about more than just sales; threefocused days of networking and meetings will pos- itively affect the entire industry and we?re looking forward to spending time with so many highly re- spected fleet owners and suppliers.? WhatWork Boats Exchange Where Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, FL WhenApril 1-4, 2013WhyFleet engineering, tech services, maintenance and ops teams & commercial marine suppliers get a direct, personal & cost-effective way to connect, network and develop relationships. [email protected] Web www.workboatsexchange.com 2nd Annual Event set for Ritz-Carlton Amelia IslandWorkBoats Exchange (Photo: Shell)10Maritime Reporter & Engineering News Really BigContruction started on Prelude FLNG which, at 1601 ft. long x 242.7 ft.wide, will be the largest offshore floating facility ever. Pictured is Shell Projects & Technology Di- rector Matthias Bichsel at the first steel cut cere- mony for the game-changing Prelude FLNG. MR#11 (10-17):MR Template 11/8/2012 10:01 AM Page 10