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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, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction |  |  |
Revenues (c) | $ 36,026 | $ 63,731 | $ 72,870
Voyage expenses | 360 | 411 | 338
Vessel operating expenses | 10,866 | 11,708 | 13,315
General and administrative expenses (d) | 6,253 | 6,608 | 6,316
Capital Maritime And Trading Corp. |  |  |
Related Party Transaction |  |  |
Revenues (c) | 36,026 | 63,731 | 72,870
Voyage expenses | 360 | 411 | 338
Vessel operating expenses | 10,866 | 11,708 | 13,315
General and administrative expenses (d) | $ 2,076 | $ 2,569 | $ 2,996

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