v2.4.0.6
Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Feb. 29, 2012
Common stock
Feb. 29, 2012
Class B stock
Entity Registrant Name Baltic Trading Ltd      
Entity Central Index Key 0001474042      
Document Type 10-K      
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011      
Amendment Flag false      
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31      
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No      
Entity Voluntary Filers No      
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes      
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer      
Entity Public Float   $ 93.5    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding     17,001,000 5,699,088
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011      
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY