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Deferred Revenue (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |  |
Deferred Revenue Balance | $ 6,671,829 | $ 3,545,140
Deferred Revenue (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Marine Services Obligations | 3,545,140 | 3,545,140
Galt Resources, LLC [Member] |  |
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |  |
Deferred Revenue Balance | $ 3,126,689 |

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