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Represents number of vessels.

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The acquisition-date fair value of equity interest in the acquiree held by the acquirer immediately before the acquisition date in a business combination achieved in stages. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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The fair value, at acquisition date, of cash transferred as consideration in a business combination. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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The gain (loss) recognised as result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest in the acquiree held by the acquirer before the business combination. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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The percentage of voting equity interests acquired in a business combination. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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