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Other Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Assets Pledged as Collateral [Table Text Block]

Assets Pledged

(in thousands of $)	As of June 30, 2014		As of December 31, 2013
Book value of vessels secured against long-term loans	897,676		700,726

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