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TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET [Abstract]  
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
14.
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

Trade accounts receivable are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts relating to freight and demurrage claims. Movements in the allowance for doubtful accounts in the three years ended December 31, 2013 may be summarized as follows;
(in thousands of $)
 
Balance at December 31, 2010
(1,144
)
Additions charged to income
(3,343
)
Balance at December 31, 2011
(4,487
)
Additions charged to income
(6,033
)
Deductions credited to income
663

Balance at December 31, 2012
(9,857
)
Additions charged to income
(55
)
Balance at December 31, 2013
(9,912
)