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Fair value of Above-Market Acquired Time Charters - Future Amortization (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Twelve month periods ending
June 30, 2016	$ 2,723
Total	$ 2,723	$ 11,908

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

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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized in the next rolling twelve months following the latest balance sheet. For interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

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