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Note 5 - Advances for Vessels Under Construction and Acquisitions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Advances For Vessels Under Construction And Acquisitions [Abstract]

Advances for Vessels Under Construction and Acquisitions [Table Text Block]

Balance, December 31, 2012			19,321,045
Advances paid			26,521,200
Capitalized interest			441,386
Capitalized expenses			305
Balance, September 30, 2013			46,283,936

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