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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Jul. 09, 2014 Predecessor | Sep. 30, 2013 Predecessor | Jul. 09, 2014 Predecessor | Sep. 30, 2013 Predecessor | Sep. 30, 2014 Baltic Trading Limited | Dec. 31, 2013 Baltic Trading Limited Predecessor
Noncontrolling interest |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest | $ (4,272) | $ (568) | $ (1,942) | $ (8,734) | $ (9,300) |  |
Economic interest held by noncontrolling interest (as a percent) |  |  |  |  |  | 88.96% | 88.95%
Voting power (as a percent) |  |  |  |  |  | 34.94% | 34.92%

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