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Vessels, net (Table) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Vessels (Abstract)
Vessels carrying amount as at beginning of period	$ 1,073,986	$ 707,339
Acquisitions and improvements	133,105	403,861
Depreciation	(48,235)	(37,214)	(31,464)
Disposals	(156,128)
Impairment of vessels	(43,178)	0	0
Vessels carrying amount as at end of period	$ 959,550	$ 1,073,986	$ 707,339

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- Definition

The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of the relative vessels from their carrying value to their fair value.

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This element represents costs for acquisitions and capitalized improvements of vessels.

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- Definition

This element represents vessels' book value, net of accumulated depreciation.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

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Divestiture of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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