Malaysian shipping executives say LNG carrier fleet is in long-term game of changing fortunes

摘要

The liquefied natural gas shipping market is a tough place to be and the veteran operator. Malaysia International Shipping Corp. (MISC), is conscious of the challenges that lie ahead for its current LNG fleet of 25 carriers. Spot charter rates continued to drop last year as did overall vessel utilisation, with average reported daily spot rates for steam vessels of $26,100 per day compared with around $49,300 the previous year.