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Note 7 - Deferred Finance Charges | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements |
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| 7. | Deferred Finance Charges
Deferred finance charges amounting to $390,000 and $540,414 as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016, respectively, represent fees paid to the lenders for undrawn facilities, and are presented on the balance sheet under non-current assets. Gross deferred finance charges amounting to $6,343,300 and $7,055,914 as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016, respectively, represent fees paid to the lenders for obtaining the related loans, and are presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related loan and credit facility net of accumulated amortization. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015 and 2016, the amortization of deferred financing charges amounted to $656,341, $587,157 and $715,587, respectively, and is included in interest and finance costs in the consolidated statements of operations.

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