LNG

Sept 3 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market increased over the past week. Rates were quoted at an average of between $53,000 per day and $55,000 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 charters were steady for the most modern vessels and were seen at rates of around $47,000 per day.