Basis of presentation (Table) (Details) - New Accounting Pronouncemen, Early Adoption, Effect $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncement Early Adoption [Line Items]
Reduction of total assets, due to change in accounting principle	$ (7,305)
Reduction of long term debt, due to change in accounting principle	(5,102)
Reduction of current portion of long term debt, due to change in accounting principle	$ (2,203)

Amount of the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle or new accounting pronouncement on current portion of long term debt in the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the earliest period presented.

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