Commitments and Contingencies - Contractual Obligations (Table) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
2014	$ 0
2015	161,280
2016	139,340
2017	0
2018	0
2019 and thereafter	0
Total	$ 300,620

Amount of contractual obligation for the construction of newbuilding vessels.

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Amount of contractual obligation maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of contractual obligation maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of contractual obligation maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of contractual obligation maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of contractual obligation maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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Amount of contractual obligation maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year.

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