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Acquisition of Hercules Container Carrier S.A. (M/V Hyundai Premium) - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 26, 2013 | Mar. 20, 2013 Hercules Container Carrier S.A. | Jun. 30, 2014 Hercules Container Carrier S.A. | Jun. 30, 2013 Hercules Container Carrier S.A. | Mar. 20, 2013 Hercules Container Carrier S.A. - $350,000 Credit Facility Utilized
Business Acquisition |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Line of credit facility amount drawn down |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 54,000
Business acquisition financing | 112 | 130,000 |  |  |  |  |
Class B convertible preferred unit issued |  |  | 9,100,000 |  |  |  |
Duration of above market acquired time charter |  |  |  | 11 years 9 months 11 days |  |  |
WACC used for calculation of above market acquired time charter |  |  |  |  | 11.00% |  |
Charter Revenues | 61,259 | 53,726 |  |  |  | 2,583 |
Net income |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,305 |

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