LNG

Shipbrokers in the London market reported a move to more charter activity in September as August had seen the LNG market feel very subdued on a prompt basis with notably fewer spot fixtures than in the previous month.

July 23 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market increased slightly over the past week. Rates were quoted at an average of between $35,000 per day and $37,000 per day West of Suez and at rates of between $32,000 per day and $34,000 per day East of Suez for vessels of between 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity, according to various brokers. One-year time charters were steady for the most modern vessels and were seen at rates of around $44,000 per day.