Accounts Payable (Table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Suppliers, repairers	$ 12,933	$ 12,802
Insurers, agents and brokers	303	510
Payables to charterers	1,967	6,306
Other creditors	2,398	3,137
Total	$ 17,601	$ 22,755

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable to charterers.

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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 and repairers.

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Amount payable to other broker-dealer and clearing organization, including, but not limited to, security failed-to-receive, deposit received for security loaned, open transaction, and floor-brokerage payable.

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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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