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CAPITAL LEASES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Leases, Capital [Abstract]

Long-term obligations under capital leases

(in thousands of $)	2012			2011
Total long-term obligations under capital leases	—			405,843
Less: current portion of obligations under capital leases	—			(5,909	)
Long term obligations under capital leases	—			399,934

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