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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information - Legal Proceedings and Claims - Polar Spirit contract termination (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Polar Spirit [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Litigation settlement amount | $ 42.4

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