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VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 Vessels | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Components of vessels and equipment, net: |  |  |
Net book value | $ 1,203,003,000 | $ 1,103,137,000 |
Number of owned shipping vessels |  | 9 |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 70,286,000 | 65,076,000 |
Vessels and equipment |  |  |
Components of vessels and equipment, net: |  |  |
Cost | 1,584,365,000 | 1,446,457,000 |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (381,362,000) | (343,320,000) |
Number of owned shipping vessels | 9 |  |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 54,300,000 | 52,800,000 | 21,500,000
Drydocking |  |  |
Components of vessels and equipment, net: |  |  |
Cost | 39,800,000 | 37,400,000 |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (12,100,000) | (21,700,000) |
Office equipment |  |  |
Components of vessels and equipment, net: |  |  |
Cost | 1,700,000 | 2,000,000 |
Vessels |  |  |
Components of vessels and equipment, net: |  |  |
Amounts pledged as collateral | 1,201,000,000 | 1,101,000,000 |
Other costs capitalized | Nusantara Regas Satu |  |  |
Components of vessels and equipment, net: |  |  |
Cost | $ 128,800,000 |  |

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