Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilitites (Table) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES [Abstract]      
Payroll $ 14,730 $ 11,021  
Accrued interest 36,273 37,628  
Accrued voyage expenses 2,217 3,311  
Accrued running costs 21,394 22,705  
Provision for losses on voyages in progress 3,129 2,157  
Audit fees and related services 266 519  
Accrued taxes 5,092 4,162  
Professional fees 1,707 518  
Dividends 0 3,081 $ 3,081
Navios Partners Guarantee (Note 15) 0 8,752  
Other accrued expenses 6,941 9,241  
Total accrued expenses $ 91,749 $ 103,095