LNG

Jan 28 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market have dropped for a second week by up to $30,000 dollars per day. Rates were quoted at an average of between $108,000 per day and $112,0000 per day for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity in both the West of Suez market and for East of Suez charters, according to various brokers. One-year time charters for the most modern vessels and ships were available for around $49,000 per day.