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Subsequent Events (Details) (Star Sigma [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 14, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Star Sigma [Member]
Subequent Events [Line Items]
Contracted price	$ 9,041
Sale commission	5.00%
Carrying amount of vessel		$ 8,640

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- Definition

The carrying amount of the vessel.

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No definition available.

+ Details

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

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- Definition

The percentage on the sale price charged as commission for the vessel sale, consisting of address and brokerage commission.

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No definition available.

+ Details

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Period Type:	instant

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- Definition

The value of all consideration given or received by the Entity in the significant acquisition or disposal.

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No definition available.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

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- Details

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