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Fair Value Of Above/Below Market Acquired Time Charters (Table) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Of Above Below Market Acquired Time Charters And Gain Loss On Time Charter Agreement Termination (Abstract)
June 30, 2013	$ 6,352
June 30, 2014	6,352
June 30, 2015	3,525
June 30, 2016	1,303
Total	$ 17,532	$ 20,699

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The asset arising from the market value of the time charter contract assumed from a vessel acquisition.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the next rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the fourth rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the third rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the second rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet presented for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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