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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transactions |  |  |
Lease expense to A & B | $ (20.5) | $ (17.8) | $ (38.4)
Contributions to A&B |  | 155.7 |
A&B |  |  |
Related Party Transactions |  |  |
Vessel management services income |  | 2.0 | 4.0
Lease expense to A & B |  | (2.1) | (4.4)
Equipment and repair services expense and other |  | (1.4) | (2.7)
Related party expense, net |  | (1.5) | (3.1)
Contributions to A&B | 0 | 155.7 |
Proceeds from and contributions to A&B from issuance of capital stock |  | 21.7 |
Contributions from A&B | $ 0 | $ 25.0 |

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