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Transactions with Related Parties - Consolidated Statements of Income (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction |  |  |
Revenues (c) | $ 63,731 | $ 72,870 | $ 54,974
Voyage expenses | 411 | 338 | 314
Vessel operating expenses | 11,708 | 13,315 | 17,039
General and administrative expenses (d) | 6,608 | 6,316 | 9,477
Capital Maritime And Trading Corp. |  |  |
Related Party Transaction |  |  |
Revenues (c) | 63,731 | 72,870 | 54,974
Voyage expenses | 411 | 338 | 314
Vessel operating expenses | 11,708 | 13,315 | 17,039
General and administrative expenses (d) | $ 2,569 | $ 2,996 | $ 3,052

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