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Investments in and Advances to Equity Accounted Investments - Schedule of Investments in and Advances to Equity Accounted Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investment in and advances to equity accounted investments | $ 24,811 | $ 25,460
High-Q Joint Venture |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investment in and advances to equity accounted investments | 24,811 | 24,546
Gemini Tankers L.L.C. |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investment in and advances to equity accounted investments | $ 0 | $ 914

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- Definition Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.12) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
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