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Deferred Revenue (Details) (USD $) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Revenue (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Marine Services Obligations | $ 3,545,140 | $ 3,545,140

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- Definition Marine services obligations deferred revenue. + References No definition available. + Details
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