LNG

June 17 (LNGJ) - Shipping charter rates for LNG carriers in the spot market rose again in the past week by around $10,000 per day in the West of Suez market to between $74,000 per day and $68,000 per day for vessels of 155,000-165,000 cubic metres capacity.

   For vessels East of Suez spot charter levels were up $6,000 per day to between $60,000 per day and $56,000 per day, according to London brokers. One-year charter rates for the most modern vessels also edged higher to around $79,000 per day.