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CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 30, 2012 | May 31, 2012 Baltic Trading Plan Directors | May 31, 2011 Baltic Trading Plan Directors | May 17, 2012 Baltic Trading Plan Directors | May 12, 2011 Baltic Trading Plan Directors
CASH FLOW INFORMATION |  |  |  |  |
Nonvested common stock granted (in shares) | 12,500 | 12,500 | 12,500 |  |
Fair value of nonvested stock |  |  |  | $ 48 | $ 87

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