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Note 4 - Inventories (Detail) - Inventory (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Bunkers | $ 1,854,589 | $ 1,325,541
Lubricants | 1,297,818 | 1,090,567
Total | $ 3,152,407 | $ 2,416,108

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