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NEWBUILDINGS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

NEWBUILDINGS [Abstract]

Components of newbuildings

(in thousands of $)	2011			2010
Purchase price installments	186,159			—
Interest costs capitalized	3,610			—
Other costs capitalized	331			—
	190,100			—

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