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Other Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Schedule of Assets Pledged |
(in thousands of $) | As of June 30, 2015 |  | As of December 31, 2014 |
Book value of vessels secured against long-term loans | 2,184,405 |  | 1,997,657 |

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