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Above market acquired charters - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 2 Months Ended | 10 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 26, 2016 | Oct. 24, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Above market acquired charters acquisition |  |  | $ 4,267
M/T Amor |  |  |
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Above market acquired charters acquisition |  | $ 1,061 |
M/V CMA CGM Magdalena |  |  |
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Above market acquired charters acquisition | $ 3,206 |  |
WACC used for calculation of above market acquired time charter | 7.50% |  |

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