LNG

Sept 10 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market remained steady over the past week. Rates were quoted at an average of between $51,500 per day and $53,500 per day West of Suez and at rates of between $49,000 per day and $51,000 per day East of Suez for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity, according to various brokers. One-year time charter rates were little changed for the most modern vessels and were seen at around $47,000 per day.