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Note 15 - Voyage Expenses and Vessel Operating Expenses
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Voyage Expenses And Vessel Operating Expenses [Abstract]  
Voyage Expenses And Vessel Operating Expenses [Text Block]
15.
Voyage Expenses and Vessel Operating Expenses

The amounts in the accompanying consolidated statements of income are analyzed as follows:

   
Year ended December 31,
 
Voyage Expenses
 
2012
   
2013
   
2014
 
Port expenses
    1,749,565       2,067,494       2,278,961  
Bunkers
    7,253,583       8,347,130       7,553,318  
Commissions
    3,304,220       3,244,939       3,725,645  
Other voyage expenses
    396,382       643,067       529,587  
                         
Total
    12,703,750       14,302,630       14,087,511  

   
Year ended December 31,
 
Vessels’ Operating Expenses
 
2012
   
2013
   
2014
 
Crew wages and related costs
    19,304,929       22,138,595       26,378,730  
Insurance
    1,260,289       1,667,915       2,028,142  
Repairs and maintenance
    3,026,513       4,243,133      
5,194,476
 
Spares and consumable stores
    5,313,053       5,757,455      
7,120,974
 
Miscellaneous expenses
    1,687,193       2,716,455      
4,713,014
 
                         
Total
    30,591,977       36,523,553       45,435,336