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Acquisition of Iason Container Carrier S.A. (M/V Hyundai Paramount) - Purchase Price Allocation (Table) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 27, 2013 Iason Container Carrier S.A.
Business Acquisition |  |  |
Vessel |  |  | $ 54,000
Above market acquired time charter |  |  | 19,768
Identifiable assets |  |  | 73,768
Purchase price |  |  | (65,000)
Gain from bargain purchase | $ 0 | $ 17,475 | $ 8,768

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