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Fair value of Above-Market Acquired Time Charters - Amount per Vessel (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair value of above market acquired time charter
Amortization	$ 7,071	$ 3,149
Accumulated amortization of above market time charters	28,271		$ 21,200
Loss/(gain) on time charter agreement termination	$ 2,114	$ 0

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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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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Gain (loss) related to the termination of a contract between the parties. The termination may be due to many causes including early termination of a lease by a lessee, a breach of contract by one party, or a failure to perform.

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