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Above market acquired charters - Carrying Value (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets |  |  |
Carrying amount, beginning of period | $ 100,518 | $ 115,382 |
Acquisitions | 4,267 |  |
Amortization | (14,542) | (14,864) | $ (16,000)
Carrying amount, end of period | $ 90,243 | $ 100,518 | $ 115,382

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- Definition The assets arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The acquisition of the asset arising from the difference between the existing value of the charter assumed at the time of a vessel acquisition and the value of the charter prevailing in the market at this time, for vessels acquired during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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