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Deferred charges, net (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Costs, Noncurrent [Abstract] |  |
Balance | $ 11,259 | $ 11,782
Additions | 2,635 | 3,949
Amortization | (4,200) | (4,472)
Write - off | (125) |
Balance | $ 9,569 | $ 11,259

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