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Acquisition of Hercules Container Carrier S.A. (M/V Hyundai Premium) - Pro Forma Financial Information (Table) (Details) (Hercules Container Carrier S.A., USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Hercules Container Carrier S.A.
Business Acquisition
Total revenues	$ 171,717
Partnership's net income	99,571
Preferred unit holders' interest in Partnership's net income	18,805
General Partner's interest in Partnership's net income	1,600
Common unit holders interest in Partnership's net income	$ 79,166
Net income per common unit basic	$ 1.04
Net income per common unit diluted	$ 1.01

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