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Note 8 - Vessels (Details) (M/T EShips Taweelah [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Feb. 06, 2014
M/T EShips Taweelah [Member] |  |
Note 8 - Vessels (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Vessel Acquisition Purchase Price |  | $ 38,250
Capitalized Expenses for Vessel Acquisitions/ Under Construction | $ 708 |
Commissions on Sale of Vessels, Percentage | 1.00% |

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- Definition The purchase price of a vessel acquisition. + References No definition available. + Details
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