Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Interest and finance costs, related party	$ 1,225	$ 143

Interest and debt related expenses associated with nonoperating financing activities of the entity with related party.

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