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Inventories (Table) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Inventories [Abstract] |  |
Lubricants | $ 1,985 | $ 2,200
Bunkers | 1,628 | 1,667
Total | $ 3,613 | $ 3,867

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