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BUSINESS ACQUISITION - Remeasurment of Equity Method Investment (Details) (Bluewater Gandria, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended
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Jan. 18, 2012
Bluewater Gandria |  |
Computation of gain on remeasurement: |  |
Fair value of previously held 50% equity interest | $ 19,500 |
Less: Carrying value at acquisition date | 17,144 |
Gain on remeasurement of equity interest | $ 2,356 | [1]
[1] | Remeasurement of equity investment in Bluewater Gandria

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