Other assets:



As at	Dec 31 2018			Dec 31 2017
Restricted cash	$	18,545		$	27,863
Restricted cash and cash equivalents for vessels under construction^(a)	66,452			—
Chile VAT receivable	22,595			25,456
Investment in Carbon Recycling International	4,620			4,502
Defined benefit pension plans (note 20)	5,150			6,650
Other	18,044			13,555
Total other assets	$	135,406		$	78,026
Less current portion	(60,931		)	—
	$	74,475		$	78,026

a) Restricted cash and cash equivalents for vessels under construction

As at December 31, 2018, the Company holds $66.5 million (2017 - nil) in short-term, highly liquid investments held under restricted terms, of which $60.9 million (2017 - nil) has been recorded as current as it is expected to be spent within one year. Use of the funds is restricted for the construction of certain vessels and funding of a debt service account.