Interest Expense and Finance Cost (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| INTEREST EXPENSE AND FINANCE COST [Abstract] | |||
| Interest expense | $ 131,131 | $ 115,099 | $ 107,787 |
| Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs | 7,880 | 6,391 | 5,653 |
| Other | 109 | 121 | 199 |
| Interest expense and finance cost | $ 139,120 | $ 121,611 | $ 113,639 |