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Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Vessels [Line Items]
Address Commission	$ 1,469
Insurance Coverage Maximum Amount	$ 1,000,000

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- Definition

Commission payable by the shipowner to the charterer.

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- Definition

The maximum amount of Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance coverage for pollution, per vessel per incident.

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