LNG

Sept 24 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market increased over the past week by around $7,000 per day. Rates were quoted at an average of between $59,000 per day and $61,000 per day West of Suez and at rates of between $56,5000 per day and $58,500 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.