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Basis of Presentation and General Information (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) | Jun. 20, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Vessels [Line Items] |  |  |
Date of Incorporation | Dec. 13, 2006 |  |
Reverse stock split |  |  |
Vessels [Line Items] |  |  |
Reverse stock split, Conversion ratio |  | 5 |
Description of the reverse stock split | Effective June 20, 2016, the Company effected a 5-for-1 reverse stock split on its issued and outstanding common stock (Note 9). |  |
Astakos |  |  |
Vessels [Line Items] |  |  |
DWT | 58,722 |  |
Year Built | 2012 |  |
Serenity I |  |  |
Vessels [Line Items] |  |  |
DWT | 53,688 |  |
Daily Management Fee | $ 500 |  | $ 750
Year Built | 2006 |  |

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