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Advances for vessels under construction and acquisition of vessels (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019
Advances for vessels under construction and acquisition of vessels [Abstract] |
Advances for vessels under construction and acquisition of vessels |
Balance, December 31, 2018 | $ | 59,900
- Additions |  | 65,202
- Capitalized interest |  | 629
- Transfers to Vessel cost |  | (104,528)
Balance, June 30, 2019 |  | 21,203

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