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Fair Value of Above Market Acquired Time Charters - Future Amortization (Table) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012
Estimated aggregate amortization expense of the above market acquired time charters |  |  |
June 30, 2014 | $ 6,352 |  |
June 30, 2015 | 3,525 |  |
June 30, 2016 | 1,303 |  |
Total | 11,180 |  | 14,330
Vessels [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization of fair value of above market acquired time charters | 3,150 | 3,167 |
Star Big and Star Mega |  |  |
Vessels [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization of fair value of above market acquired time charters | $ 3,150 | $ 3,167 |

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