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Fair value measurements - Fair value on a nonrecurring basis (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	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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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
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Fair value portion of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures.

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