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Fair value of Above Market Acquired Time Charters - Amount per Vessel (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Fair value of above market acquired time charter
Amortization	$ 3,149	$ 3,150
Star Big and Star Mega
Fair value of above market acquired time charter
Amortization	$ 3,149	$ 3,150

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The amortization of the asset arising from the market value of the time charter assumed from a vessel acquisition.

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