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TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET [Abstract] |
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET |
14. | TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Trade accounts receivable are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts relating to freight and demurrage claims. Movements in the allowance for doubtful accounts in the three years ended December 31, 2014 may be summarized as follows;
(in thousands of $) |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | (4,487 | )
Additions charged to income | (6,033 | )
Deductions credited to income | 663 |
Balance at December 31, 2012 | (9,857 | )
Additions charged to income | (55 | )
Balance at December 31, 2013 | (9,912 | )
Additions charged to income | (68 | )
Balance at December 31, 2014 | (9,980 | )

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