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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (Dry Docking Activity [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Dry Docking Activity [Member] |  |  |
Summarized drydocking activity |  |  |
Balance at the beginning of the year | $ 143,103 | $ 172,053 | $ 154,613
Costs incurred for dry docking | 60,484 | 57,156 | 79,482
Dry dock amortization | (74,600) | (86,106) | (62,042)
Balance at the end of the year | $ 128,987 | $ 143,103 | $ 172,053

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