Accounts Payable (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts Payable [Abstract]
Creditors	$ 4,578	$ 1,744
Brokers	2,328	2,262
Professional and legal fees	1,567	833
Total accounts payable	$ 8,473	$ 4,839

Carrying amount of the unpaid portion of the fees payable for professional and legal services.

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Amount payable to broker-dealers or clearing organizations for executing or clearing trades or orders.

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