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Basis of Presentation and General Information - Newbuildings (Table) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
HN 1371 (tbn Star Virgo) (1) (Note 19)
Vessel
DWT	208,000
Expected Delivery Date	Mar-17
HN 1360 (tbn Star Ariadne) (1)
Vessel
DWT	208,000
Expected Delivery Date	Mar-17
HN 1342 (tbn Star Gemini)
Vessel
DWT	208,000
Expected Delivery Date	Jul-17
HN 1361 (tbn Star Magnanimus) (1)
Vessel
DWT	208,000
Expected Delivery Date	Jan-18
HN 1343 (tbn Star Leo)
Vessel
DWT	208,000
Expected Delivery Date	Jan-18
Newbuilding Vessels
Vessel
DWT	1,040,000

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