The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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FIXED ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets, gross	$ 8,479		$ 8,479		$ 8,013
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	3,077		3,077		2,422
Total	5,402		5,402		5,591
Depreciation and amortization expense	35,038	34,378	103,954	101,484
Property, plant, and equipment excluding vessels
FIXED ASSETS
Depreciation and amortization expense	230	124	655	372
Vessel equipment
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets, gross	2,973		2,973		2,720
Leasehold improvements
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets, gross	3,823		3,823		3,664
Furniture and fixtures
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets, gross	997		997		997
Computer equipment
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assets, gross	$ 686		$ 686		$ 632