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Long-Term Debt - Nordea Credit Agreement (Details) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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Nordea Q5000 Loan Maturing January 2021 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Balloon payment | $ 53.6

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