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Fair value measurements - Fair value on a nonrecurring basis (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment loss | $ 29,221 | $ 321,978 | $ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring |  |  |
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment loss | 10,684 | 304,163 |
Vessels, net | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring |  |  |
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment loss | 10,684 | 145,631 |
Advances for vessels under construction | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring |  |  |
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] |  |  |
Impairment loss |  | 158,532 |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring |  |  |
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] |  |  |
Property, plant, and equipment, Fair value | 12,700 | 295,927 |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Vessels, net | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring |  |  |
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] |  |  |
Property, plant, and equipment, Fair value | $ 12,700 | 259,775 |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Advances for vessels under construction | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring |  |  |
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items] |  |  |
Property, plant, and equipment, Fair value |  | $ 36,152 |

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