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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Due from charterers, reserve	$ 940	$ 592
Vessels, accumulated depreciation	431,244	334,502
Deferred drydock, accumulated amortization	9,368	9,044
Other assets, accumulated amortization	6,930	4,561
Fixed assets, accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 2,287	$ 2,041
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	35,965,098	35,951,198
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	35,965,098	35,951,198

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