Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Accruals for the purchase of BWTS	$ 420	$ 2,943
Accruals for dividends payable	1,639	785
Accruals for the purchase of vessels and vessel improvements	$ 0	$ 70

Accruals For Dividends Payable Included in Other Accrued Liabilities and Other Noncurrent Accrued Liabilities

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