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Transactions with Related Parties-Shanghai Costamare Ship Management Co Ltd (Details) | Jun. 30, 2015
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SCSC CEO [Member] |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Percentage of ownership | 30.00%
SCSC Chairman and CEO [Member] |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Percentage of ownership | 70.00%

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