Shareholders' equity - Non Vested Shares (Table) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Number of non vested shares
Balance as at January 1, 2012	0
Granted	145,650
Forfeited	(3,000)
Balance as at June 30, 2012	142,650
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Non Vested Shares [Abstract]
Balance as at January 1, 2012	$ 0
Granted	$ 16.37
Forfeited	$ 16.50
Balance as at June 30, 2012	$ 16.37

The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.

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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units.

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