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Other operational loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Other Operational Loss [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Percentage of future proceeds sold | 45.00% |  |  |
Sale of future claims proceeds | $ 5,000 |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Other operational loss |  | $ 0 | $ 94 | $ 1,125
Commercial claim |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Other operational loss |  |  |  | $ 1,125

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