In the Belgian owner’s first-quarterearnings report it said ConocoPhillips fixed the 138,100-cbm Excel (built 2003)for six months.

The company indicated the contract,which kicks off in the second quarter of this year, includes options for twoadditional months.

Exmar failed to shed light on the ratebut modern units with slightly higher carrying capacities are currentlycommanding $60,000 per day on average in the spot market, according to GlobalHunter Securities.

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