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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Jul. 24, 2014
Number of vessels | 34 |
Master Agreement |  |
Number of vessels | 5 | 5
Outstanding Purchase Commitment | $ 73,759 |
Due date of commitment | February 2016 |
Master Agreement | Remaining new building vessels |  |
Number of vessels | 1 |

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