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Transactions with related parties - Statements of Income (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Included in voyage expenses |  |  |
Charter hire commissions (a) | $ 1,830 | $ 2,212 | $ 1,821
Included in general and administrative expenses - related party |  |  |
Executive services fee (d) | 605 | 595 | 599
Administrative services fee (e) | 120 | 120 | 120
Management fees-related party |  |  |
Management fees (a) | $ 6,162 | $ 5,999 | $ 4,870

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