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NEWBUILDINGS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
NEWBUILDINGS [Abstract] |
Summary roll forward of new build information | Movements in the three years ended December 31, 2014 may be summarized as follows:
(in thousands of $) |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | 13,049 |
Installments and newbuilding supervision fees paid | 12,936 |
Interest capitalized | 928 |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 26,913 |
Installments and newbuilding supervision fees paid | 572 |
Interest capitalized | 2,183 |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 29,668 |
Installments and newbuilding supervision fees paid | 42,130 |
Interest capitalized | 411 |
Transfers to Vessels and Equipment | (56,740 | )
Balance at December 31, 2014 | 15,469 |

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