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Time charters acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 21, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Amortization of intangible assets | $ 0 | $ 5,267 | $ 7,247 |  |
Lena River |  |  |  |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Consideration for vessel and related time charter |  |  |  | $ 240,000 |
Fair value of the favorable time charter acquired |  |  |  |  | $ 20,000
Amortization of intangible assets | $ 0 | $ 5,267 | $ 7,247 |  |

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