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Note 17 - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - Gain or Loss on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Total loss on derivatives $ (177,132) $ (637,403) $ (1,498,122)
FFA Contract (Member)
     
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
FFA contracts – Fair value     (574,336)
FFA contracts - Realized loss   (2,247) 910,088
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
     
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Interest rate – Fair value 1,375,820 1,057,928 (76,516)
Interest rate contracts - Realized loss $ (1,552,952) $ (1,693,084) $ (1,758,158)