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POOL REVENUES | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
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POOL REVENUES |
31. | POOL REVENUES
Voyage charter revenues include pool earnings, which have been allocated on a net basis since these pools are responsible for paying voyage expenses and distribute net pool revenues to the participants. Pool earnings of nil, nil and $35.9 million have been included in voyage charter revenues in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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