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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
USDperLwt
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Vessels, net | ||||
| Useful lives | 25 years | |||
| Depreciation expense | $ 3,720 | $ 3,720 | $ 11,079 | $ 11,034 |
| Estimated scrap value (per lwt) | 245 | |||
| Voyage expense recognition | ||||
| Net loss (gain) on purchase and sale of bunker fuel | $ 119 | $ 0 | $ 45 | $ (521) |
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Computer equipment
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| Fixed assets, net | ||||
| Useful lives | 3 years | |||
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Vessel equipment | Minimum
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| Fixed assets, net | ||||
| Useful lives | 2 years | |||
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Vessel equipment | Maximum
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| Fixed assets, net | ||||
| Useful lives | 15 years | |||