Consolidated statements of partners' equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common units	General partner interest	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 333,619	$ 57,846	$ 391,465
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Distributions to unitholders	(42,897)	(7,605)	(50,502)
Equity-based compensation	1,411		1,411
Purchase of 2,668 common units by our long-term incentive plan	(92)		(92)
Net earnings	34,183	7,506	41,689
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	326,224	57,747	383,971
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital
Distributions to unitholders	(32,916)	(6,429)	(39,345)
Equity-based compensation	2,664		2,664
Contribution of cash by TransMontaigne GP to maintain its 2% general partner interest		6	6
Excess of $12.0 million purchase price of hydrant system from TransMontaigne LLC over the carryover basis of the net assets		(5,506)	(5,506)
Net earnings	24,178	6,727	30,905
Balance at Sep. 30, 2016	$ 320,150	$ 52,545	$ 372,695