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EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS [Abstract]

EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS

Orion Tankers Ltd. acquired the Gemini Tankers AS, Norway in November, 2011, which was a wholly-owned full subsidiary of Gemini Tankers LLC. Orion Tankers Ltd. paid $0.5 million for Gemini Tankers AS, to Gemini Tankers LLC. The purchase of Gemini Tankers AS was funded by the owners of the Orion Tankers Ltd. in February 2012.

All figures in USD '000		2012				2011
Acquisition cost			50				50
Accumulated Net Income			221				11
Carrying value			271				61

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Tabular disclosure of equity method investments in common stock. The disclosure may include: (a) the name of each investee or group of investments for which combined disclosure is appropriate, (2) the percentage ownership of common stock, (3) the difference, if any, between the carrying amount of an investment and the value of the underlying equity in the net assets and the accounting treatment of difference, if any, and (4) the aggregate value of each identified investment based on its quoted market price, if available.

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