XML 34 R16.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.3.0.15

Deferred Revenue	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue	NOTE K – DEFERRED REVENUE From time to time, we enter into marine search services contracts associated with shipwreck and deep-sea mining projects. For each contract, revenue is recognized over the contractual period when services are performed as defined by the contract. The period of time a search project remains active varies but usually extends over several months and may be accelerated or extended depending upon operational factors. At September 30, 2011, we have a $3,500,773 marine service obligation that will be recognized as revenue over the period of time the contractual marine services are provided. At December 31, 2010, related to one marine search services contract, we had deferred revenue of $730,098.

X

- Details

Name:	us-gaap_DeferredRevenueAbstract
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

The entire disclosure for deferred revenues at the end of the reporting period, and description and amounts of significant changes that occurred during the reporting period. Deferred revenue is a liability as of the balance sheet date related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 605

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 13.A.3(b).Q1(c),(b).Q2,(c).Q3)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6600647&loc=d3e214044-122780



Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)

-Number Topic 13

-Section A



Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts (CON)

-Number 5

-Paragraph 83, 84

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.



Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 8

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6361293&loc=d3e6935-107765

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_DeferredRevenueDisclosureTextBlock
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap
Data Type:	nonnum:textBlockItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration