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Investments in Affiliated Companies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Investments in Affiliated Companies (Textual) [Abstract]
Loans to affiliated companies	$ 57.7	$ 47.7
Distributions received from affiliates	35.3	54.7	36.0
Portion in dissolved Joint venture	45.00%
Contribution for payment of outstanding debt on dissolution	62.1
Fair Value of Vessels Received on Dissolution	88.8
Impairment loss	$ 5.2

This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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