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Derivative Instruments - Effective Portion (Table) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) | $ 462 | $ 9,840
Amount of Gain/ (Loss) recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | 4 | 1,447
Interest rate swaps |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion) | (5) | (1,857)
Interest expense and finance cost |  |
Amount of Loss Reclassified from OCI into consolidated statements of comprehensive income (Effective Portion) | (467) | (11,697)
Gain on interest rate swap agreement |  |
Amount of Gain/ (Loss) recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income | $ 4 | $ 1,447

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