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Fair Value of Above/Below Market Acquired Time Charters and Gain/Loss on Time Charter Agreement Termination - Future Amortization (Table) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Estimated aggregate amortization expense of the above market acquired time charters |  |
December 31, 2013 | $ 6,352 |
December 31, 2014 | 5,080 |
December 31, 2015 | 2,898 |
Total | $ 14,330 | $ 20,699
Amortization weighted-average period | 2 years 4 months 24 days |

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