v2.3.0.11
Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Aug. 09, 2011
Common Stock
Aug. 09, 2011
Class B Stock
Entity Registrant Name Baltic Trading Ltd    
Entity Central Index Key 0001474042    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   16,896,000 5,699,088
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2