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VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) (Container Vessels [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014 carriers
Container Vessels [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Number Of Container Vessel Acquired	9
Cost of Acquired Vessels	$ 127.9

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