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Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Other Assets (Schedule of Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
CO2 volumetric production payments, net of amortization |  | $ 2,175 | $ 3,503
Deferred marine charges, net | [1] | 30,246 | 27,710
Other deferred costs and deposits |  | 24,207 | 25,398
Other assets, net of amortization |  | $ 56,628 | $ 56,611
[1] | (1)See discussion of deferred charges on marine transportation assets in the Summary of Accounting Policies (Note 2)

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