Vessels and Vessel Improvements - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) vessel	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Number of vessels \| vessel	52
Costs related to acquisition and installation of BWTS \| $	$ 2.3	$ 6.2

Amount of improvements added to existing property, plant and equipment.

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