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Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) vessel | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |
Out of period correction |  | $ (1,578)
Number of vessels in sale and leaseback transaction | vessel | 6 |
Out of Period Correction | Asset Under Development |  |
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |
Out of period correction | $ 13,200 |
Out of Period Correction | Long-term Debt |  |
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |
Out of period correction | 5,800 |
Out of Period Correction | Interest Expense |  |
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |
Out of period correction | (13,200) |
Out of Period Correction | Other Financial Items, Net |  |
Quantifying Misstatement in Current Year Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |
Out of period correction | $ 5,800 |

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