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CASH FLOW INFORMATION, Non-Cash Activities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items] |
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| Non-cash investing activities purchase of vessels, including deposits |
$ 618 |
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$ 501 |
| Non-cash investing activities purchase of other fixed assets |
122 |
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1,559 |
| Reclassification from deposits on vessels to vessels, net of accumulated depreciation |
0 |
0 |
13,718 |
| Cash paid for interest |
75,133 |
79,373 |
81,256 |
| Cash paid for estimated income taxes |
1,275 |
1,216 |
1,120 |
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses [Member]
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| Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items] |
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| Non-cash financing activities deferred financing costs |
78 |
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105 |
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Current Interest Payable [Member]
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| Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items] |
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| Non-cash financing activities deferred financing costs |
13,199 |
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Long-Term Interest Payable [Member]
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| Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items] |
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| Non-cash financing activities deferred financing costs |
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$ 13,199 |
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