Commitments and Contingencies - Charter Hire Receivable (Table) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies
June 30, 2024	$ 653,311
June 30, 2025	481,418
June 30, 2026	271,997
June 30, 2027	220,782
Thereafter	200,244
Total minimum lease revenue, net of address commissions	$ 1,827,752

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Future minimum rental payments in aggregate as of the balance sheet date under operating leases

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Future rental payments receivable within one year of the balance sheet date under an operating lease.

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Future rental payments receivable within the fourth year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease.

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Future rental payments receivable within the third year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease.

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Future rental payments receivable within the second year from the balance sheet date under an operating lease.

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Future minimum lease payments receivable under operating leases for periods greater than five years following the balance sheet date.

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