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ACCRUED EXPENSES
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
ACCRUED EXPENSES
23.
ACCRUED EXPENSES

(in thousands of $)
2015

 
2014

Vessel operating and drydocking expenses
5,003

 
13,443

Administrative expenses
11,460

 
6,054

Interest expense
36,870

 
11,627

 
53,333

 
31,124



Vessel operating and drydocking expense related accruals are composed of vessel operating expenses including direct vessel operating costs associated with operating a vessel, such as crew wages, vessel supplies, routine repairs, maintenance, drydocking, lubricating oils, insurances and management fees for the provision of commercial and technical management services.

Administrative expense related accruals are composed of general overhead, including personnel costs, legal and professional fees, costs associated with project development, property costs and other general expenses.