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Feb. 28, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 Vessel | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Aug. 31, 2012 August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] CreditFacility | Aug. 01, 2012 August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Feb. 28, 2012 December 2011 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] CreditFacility | Dec. 31, 2013 GS&T and wholly-owned subsidiaries excluding Baltic Trading Limited [Member] Vessel | Dec. 31, 2012 GS&T and wholly-owned subsidiaries excluding Baltic Trading Limited [Member] Vessel | Dec. 31, 2011 GS&T and wholly-owned subsidiaries excluding Baltic Trading Limited [Member] Vessel | Dec. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] | Aug. 31, 2012 Maximum [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Jan. 26, 2009 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Sep. 30, 2007 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Jul. 20, 2007 2007 Credit Facility [Member] CreditFacility | Sep. 30, 2007 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 2007 Credit Facility [Member] Vessel | Dec. 31, 2012 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 2007 Credit Facility [Member] | Aug. 01, 2012 2007 Credit Facility [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Aug. 31, 2012 2007 Credit Facility [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Feb. 28, 2012 2007 Credit Facility [Member] December 2011 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Dec. 21, 2011 2007 Credit Facility [Member] December 2011 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 2007 Credit Facility [Member] Subsidiary guarantors [Member] Vessel | Jul. 20, 2007 2007 Credit Facility [Member] Minimum [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 2007 Credit Facility [Member] Minimum [Member] t | Aug. 01, 2012 2007 Credit Facility [Member] Minimum [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Jul. 20, 2007 2007 Credit Facility [Member] Maximum [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 2007 Credit Facility [Member] Maximum [Member] t | Jan. 26, 2009 2007 Credit Facility [Member] Period from March 31, 2009 through March 31, 2012 [Member] | Jan. 26, 2009 2007 Credit Facility [Member] Period from June 30, 2012 through July 20, 2017 [Member] | Aug. 12, 2010 $100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Vessel Tranche | Dec. 31, 2013 $100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Vessel | Dec. 31, 2012 $100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] | Aug. 31, 2012 $100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 $100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Aug. 01, 2012 $100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Dec. 21, 2011 $100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] December 2011 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Aug. 12, 2010 $100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Minimum [Member] | Aug. 12, 2010 $100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Maximum [Member] | Aug. 20, 2010 $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Vessel Tranche | Dec. 31, 2013 $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] | Aug. 31, 2012 $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Aug. 01, 2012 $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Dec. 21, 2011 $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] December 2011 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Aug. 20, 2010 $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Minimum [Member] | Aug. 20, 2010 $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Maximum [Member] | May 09, 2013 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member] | Apr. 16, 2010 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member] | Aug. 31, 2013 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member] Reduction | Dec. 31, 2013 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member] | Aug. 29, 2013 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member] | Nov. 30, 2010 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member] | Nov. 30, 2011 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member] Minimum [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member] Minimum [Member] | Aug. 30, 2013 Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Installment | Dec. 31, 2013 Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] | Sep. 04, 2013 Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Baltic Hare [Member] | Sep. 04, 2013 Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Baltic Fox [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Baltic Trading $22 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Baltic Fox and Baltic Hare [Member] | Dec. 03, 2013 Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Installment | Dec. 31, 2013 Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Tranche | Dec. 31, 2012 Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] | Dec. 23, 2013 Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Baltic Tiger [Member] | Dec. 23, 2013 Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Baltic Lion [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Baltic Trading $44 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] Baltic Tiger and Baltic Lion [Member] | Aug. 31, 2012 2007 Credit Facility, $100 Million Term Loan Facility, and $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] August 2012 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Dec. 31, 2011 2007 Credit Facility, $100 Million Term Loan Facility, and $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] December 2011 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Dec. 21, 2011 2007 Credit Facility, $100 Million Term Loan Facility, and $253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member] December 2011 Credit Facility Agreements [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 2005 Credit Facility [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Short-Term Line [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Standby letters of credit [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Standby letters of credit [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Letter of credit [Member] | Dec. 31, 2012 Letter of credit [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Letter of credit [Member] Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,055,912 | $ 1,055,912 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 75,484 | $ 75,484 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 180,793 | $ 180,793 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 102,250 |  | $ 101,250 |  |  |  |  | $ 21,625 | $ 0 |  |  |  |  | $ 44,000 | $ 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 300 | $ 300 |
Less: Current portion |  | (1,316,439) | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (1,055,912) | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (75,484) | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (180,793) | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  | 0 |  |  |  |  | (1,500) | 0 |  |  |  |  | (2,750) | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt |  | 163,625 | 1,413,439 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 1,055,912 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 75,484 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 180,793 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 102,250 |  | 101,250 |  |  |  |  | 20,125 | 0 |  |  |  |  | 41,250 | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity |  | 253,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |  | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |  |  | 253,000 |  | 253,000 |  | 253,000 | 253,000 | 253,000 |  |  |  | 100,000 | 110,000 |  | 110,000 |  | 150,000 |  |  | 22,000 |  |  |  |  |  | 44,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50,000 | 50,000 |  |  |
Ratio of interest-bearing indebtedness to the sum of interest-bearing indebtedness and consolidated net worth (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  | 62.50% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 62.50% |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of credit facilities with prepaid scheduled amortization payments |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate principal amount to be paid |  |  |  |  |  | 55,193 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Minimum cash balances necessary to repay credit facility on a quarterly basis commencing September 30, 2012 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of repayments commencing September 30, 2012 to be allocated to the final payment at maturity (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of repayments commencing September 30, 2012 to be allocated to the scheduled mandatory principal repayments (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 75.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Appraised value of certain mortgaged vessels as percentage of the aggregate principal amount for ceasing of mandatory payment obligations (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of credit facilities that will not increase the amount of principal indebtedness outstanding or change their maturity dates |  |  |  |  | 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of indebtedness allowed to be incurred for vessel acquisitions as percentage of the lesser of the vessel acquisition cost or fair market value (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 60.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Period collateral was pledged prior to effective date of Credit Facility |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 30 days |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Applicable margin over reference rate for interest payable, before increase (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.00% |  |  |  | 0.85% |  |  | 2.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Applicable margin over reference rate for interest payable (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.35% |  |  |  |  |  | 3.35% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Minimum cash balance required per vessel mortgaged, before increase |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents and undrawn amount available for working capital required to be maintained |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5,000 |  |  | 750 |  |  |  |  |  | 750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of credit facilities with vessels pledged being granted a second priority security interest |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of credit facilities in which the consenting lenders received an upfront fee |  |  |  |  | 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of upfront fee received by consenting lenders (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.25% | 0.25% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Payment of Credit Facility |  | 0 | 118,588 | 102,500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 118,588 | 102,500 |  | 57,893 |  | 52,500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 15,385 | 11,538 |  |  | 3,000 |  |  |  | 0 | 40,600 | 30,450 |  |  | 7,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 206,233 | 77,000 |  |  |  |  |
Prepayment fee (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.25% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term interest payable |  | 0 | 13,199 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 13,199 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Facility fee (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reduction in facility fee if equity offering results in desired gross proceeds (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Issuance of common stock (in shares) | 7,500,000 |  | 7,500,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7,500,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of credit facilities not subject to facility fee |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of vessels acquired |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 13 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of vessels in the fleet |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 53 | 53 | 53 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of credit facilities terminated |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Outstanding amount of credit facility |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,055,912 | 1,055,912 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 75,484 | 75,484 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 180,793 | 180,793 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 102,250 |  | 101,250 |  |  |  |  | 21,625 | 0 |  |  |  |  | 44,000 | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 300 | 300 |
Reduction in maximum borrowing capacity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 12,500 | 48,195 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Final payment amount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 381,182 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 13,375 |  |  |  |  |  | 28,188 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity date of debt |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Jul. 20, 2017 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Aug. 17, 2017 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Aug. 15, 2015 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Nov. 30, 2016 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Sep. 04, 2019 |  |  |  |  |  | Dec. 23, 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount of prepayments to have liens released |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 18,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reference rate for interest payable |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Three-month LIBOR |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | One-month LIBOR |  |  | Six-month LIBOR |  |  |  | Three-month LIBOR |  |  |  |  |  |  | One-month LIBOR | Six-month LIBOR |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Three-month LIBOR | Six-month LIBOR |  |  |  | LIBOR |  |  |  |  |  | Three-month LIBOR |  |  |  |  |  | Three-month LIBOR |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Commitment fee on unused daily average unutilized commitment (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.70% | 0.25% | 0.20% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.35% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.25% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.25% |  |  |  |  |  | 1.00% |  |  |  |  |  | 0.75% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maximum percentage of en bloc purchase price which may be financed by loans (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Purchase price |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,111,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Capacity of vessels |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25,000 |  |  | 180,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Age of drybulk carriers at the time of delivery |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Age of drybulk carriers at the time of maturity of the credit facility |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 18 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Available working capital borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25,000 |  | 7,750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of vessels mortgaged |  | 35 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 35 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consolidated leverage ratio |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ratio of EBITDA to interest expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2.0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consolidated net worth threshold, base amount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 263,300 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 232,796 | 232,796 |  |  |  |  |  | 232,796 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consolidated net worth threshold, percentage of the value of any subsequent primary equity offerings (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 80.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 50.00% | 50.00% |  |  |  |  |  | 50.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consolidated net worth based on equity offerings completed |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 674,555 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate fair market value of the mortgaged vessels as a percentage of aggregate outstanding principal amount (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 130.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 140.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  | 125.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Remedy period available to post additional collateral or reduce the amount of the revolving loans and/or letters of credit outstanding |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 30 days |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of drawdowns |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 13 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount of drawdown per tranche |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 20,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of drawdowns per vessel |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maturity term from the date of the first drawdown |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Profile for Amortization Period |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 13 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of vessels owned by each of the entity's wholly-owned ship-owning subsidiaries who act as guarantors |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Drawdowns during the period |  | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 253,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 22,000 |  | 10,730 | 11,270 |  |  | 44,000 |  | 21,400 | 22,600 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of vessels delivered pursuant to the agreement |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 12 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restricted cash |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9,750 | 9,750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 300 | 300 |
Payment of upfront fees |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 275 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Remaining borrowing capacity |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7,750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of consecutive semi-annual reductions in total commitment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount of semi-annual reductions in maximum borrowing capacity through the maturity date |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Applicable margin over reference rate for condition one (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ratio of maximum facility amount to aggregate appraised value of vessels mortgaged (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 55.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Applicable margin over reference rate for condition two (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.35% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents and undrawn amount available for working capital required to be maintained |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5,000 |  |  | 750 |  |  |  |  |  | 750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Minimum cash required to be maintained by each collateralized vessel |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 500 |  |  |  |  |  | 1,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of quarterly installments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 23 |  |  |  |  |  | 23 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amount of periodic payment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 375 |  |  |  |  |  | 688 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Period after latest vessel delivery date for first periodic repayment |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 months |  |  |  |  |  | 3 months |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Maximum ratio of financial indebtedness to total assets (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 70.00% |  |  |  |  |  | 70.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate fair market value of the mortgaged vessels as a percentage of amount outstanding before August 30, 2016 (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 130.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate fair market value of the mortgaged vessels as a percentage of amount outstanding after August 30, 2016 (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 135.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Repayment of the outstanding debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2014 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 192,780 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7,692 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 20,300 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,500 |  |  |  |  |  | 2,750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2015 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 192,780 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7,692 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 160,493 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2,250 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,500 |  |  |  |  |  | 2,750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2016 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 144,585 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7,692 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,500 |  |  |  |  |  | 2,750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2017 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 525,767 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 52,408 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,500 |  |  |  |  |  | 2,750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
2018 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,500 |  |  |  |  |  | 2,750 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Thereafter |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 14,125 |  |  |  |  |  | $ 30,250 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rates on debt [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective Interest Rate (in hundredths) |  | 4.70% | 4.68% | 4.42% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Range of Interest Rates, minimum (excluding impact of swaps and unused commitment fees) (in hundredths) |  | 3.16% | 3.21% | 2.19% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Range of Interest Rates, maximum (excluding impact of swaps and unused commitment fees) (in hundredths) |  | 4.38% | 4.63% | 3.52% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership interest held by Parent (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership interest held (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 30.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Aggregate voting power held (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 30.00% |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Letter of credit [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fee on letter of credit (in hundredths) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Notice period for cancellation of line of credit |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 150 days

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- Definition Represents the age of drybulk carriers at the time of delivery. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the age of drybulk carriers at the time of maturity of the credit facility. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the minimum prepayment amount to have the lien released on the vessel. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Applicable margin over reference rate if ratio of maximum facility amount to aggregate appraised value of vessels mortgaged is 55% or less. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Applicable margin over reference rate if ratio of maximum facility amount to aggregate appraised value of vessels mortgaged is above 55%. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the capacity of vessels expressed in deadweight tonnage (dwt), a measure of weight a ship is carrying or can safely carry. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument before amendment. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the maximum ratio of the entity's interest-bearing debt to the sum of its interest-bearing debt and consolidated net worth measured on the last day of any fiscal quarter which is allowable under the terms of the debt instrument covenants. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the maximum percentage of the purchase price of a significant acquisition which may be financed with proceeds from debt instrument. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of noncurrent portion of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of years the profile is based on for which the outstanding principle of this loan is amortized. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the amount of the semi-annual reductions in the maximum borrowing capacity which will occur through the maturity date of the line of credit facility. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the appraised value of mortgaged vessels required as percentage of the aggregate principal amount of obligations under credit facility for ceasing of mandatory payment obligations. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Maximum amount of borrowings on the line of credit facility which may be used for working capital purposes. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the minimum cash required per vessel mortgaged under this facility. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the cash and cash equivalents and undrawn amount available for working capital required be maintained under the terms of the credit facilities' covenants. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated adjusted earnings before, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization allowed under the terms of the credit facilities' covenants. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the consolidated net worth threshold amount calculated as per the terms of the credit facilities' covenants. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the percentage of the value of any subsequent primary equity offerings that is used in the calculation of consolidated net worth threshold amount as per the terms of the credit facilities' covenants. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the aggregate fair value of the mortgaged vessels to be maintained as a percentage of aggregate outstanding principal amount as per the terms of the credit facilities' covenants. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the aggregate fair value of the mortgaged vessels to be maintained as a percentage of aggregate outstanding principal amount through August 30, 2016 as per the terms of the credit facilities' covenants. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the aggregate fair value of the mortgaged vessels to be maintained as a percentage of aggregate outstanding principal amount after August 30, 2016 as per the terms of the credit facilities' covenants. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Represents the ratio of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to interest expense required to be maintained under the credit facilities' covenants. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:pureItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition The decrease in the maximum borrowing capacity under the line of credit facility. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Represents the amount of the drawdown on the line of credit facility. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Represents the percentage of facility fee on the average daily outstanding principal amount of the loans outstanding. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the reduction in facility fee if equity offering results in desired gross proceeds. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the percentage of indebtedness allowed to be incurred for vessel acquisitions as a percentage of the lesser of the vessel acquisition cost or fair market value. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents maximum ratio of financial indebtedness to total assets under the terms of the credit facility leverage covenant. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the minimum amount of cash balances necessary for quarterly repayments on the credit facility under the terms of the agreement. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Represents the minimum cash balance per vessel required to be maintained under the credit facility, before amendment. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Represents the notice period for cancellation of line of credit. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the number of credit facilities that will not increase the amount of principal indebtedness outstanding or change their maturity dates. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the number of credit facilities, which are not subject to new facility fee. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the number of consecutive semi-annual reductions in maximum borrowing capacity under the line of credit facility. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the number of draws made as of the reporting date. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Represents the number of draws per vessel made as of the reporting date. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Represents the number of quarterly installments in which the line of credit facility shall be repaid. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Represents the number of credit facilities in which the consenting lenders received an upfront fee. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
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- Definition Represents the number of credit facilities having prepaid scheduled amortization payments which were applied in order of maturity. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the number of credit facilities in which the vessels pledged under the facilities were granted a second priority security interest. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the required payment amount under the line of credit facility due on final maturity date. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Represents the amount of upfront fee paid under the terms of credit facilities. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
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- Definition Represents the percentage of repayments to be allocated to the final payment at maturity under the line of credit facility. + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the percentage of repayments to be allocated to the scheduled mandatory principal repayments under the line of credit facility. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | gnk_
Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Represents the period after latest vessel delivery date for first periodic repayment of the line of credit facility. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | gnk_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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