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Basis of Presentation and General Information, Going Concern - 20F (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) Vessel | Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Basis of Presentation and General Information [Abstract] |  |
Number of vessels acquired | Vessel | 8 |
Basis of Presentation and General Information [Abstract] |  |
Scheduled debt installment payments for next twelve months | $ 950 | $ 6,840
Alpha Bank [Member] |  |
Basis of Presentation and General Information [Abstract] |  |
Scheduled debt installment payments for next twelve months | $ 1,000 |

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