Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

									Valuation
		Level 1		Level 2 (1)		Level 3		Total	Technique
Assets:
Interest rate swaps	$	-	$	578	$	-	$	578	(c)
Liabilities:
Fair value of long-term debt (2)		513,278		104,300		-		617,578	(a)
Foreign exchange contracts		-		22,490		-		22,490	(c)
Interest rate swaps		-		662		-		662	(c)
Total net liability	$	513,278	$	126,874	$	-	$	640,152

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, the fair value of our Level 2 derivative instruments reflects our best estimate and is based upon exchange or over-the-counter quotations whenever they are available.  Quoted valuations may not be available due to location differences or terms that extend beyond the period for which quotations are available.  Where quotes are not available, we utilize other valuation techniques or models to estimate market values.  These modeling techniques require us to make estimations of future prices, price correlation and market volatility and liquidity based on market data.  Our actual results may differ from our estimates, and these differences could be positive or negative.  See Note 15 for further discussion on fair value of our derivative instruments. 

(2) See Note 6 for additional information regarding our long-term debt.  The value of our long-term debt is as follows (in thousands): 

Value Of Long Term Debt

		September 30, 2014
		Carrying Value		Fair Value (b)
Term Loan (matures June 2018)	$	281,250	$	278,438
2032 Notes (mature March 2032) (a)		200,000		234,840
MARAD Debt (matures February 2027)		94,792		104,300
Total debt	$	576,042	$	617,578

(a) Carrying value excludes the related unamortized debt discount of $22.4 million at September 30, 2014.

(b) The estimated fair value of all debt, other than the MARAD Debt, was determined using Level 1 inputs using the market approach.  The fair value of the MARAD Debt was determined using a third party evaluation of the remaining average life and outstanding principal balance of the MARAD indebtedness as compared to other governmental obligations in the marketplace with similar terms.  The fair value of the MARAD Debt was estimated using Level 2 fair value inputs using the market approach.