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Basis of Presentation and General Information - 20F (Details) |  | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 08, 2016 shares | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Basis of Presentation and General Information [Abstract] |  |  |
Country of incorporation |  | Republic of the Marshall Islands | Republic of the Marshall Islands
Date of incorporation |  | Jan. 04, 2008 | Jan. 04, 2008
Reverse stock split ratio | 0.2 |  |
Fractional shares issued (in shares) | 181 |  |

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