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Note 19 - Gain on Disposal of Subsidiaries (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 16, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] |  |
Number Of Vessels Sold | 6 |
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets | $ 173,000 |
Debt Exchanged In Sale Of Subsidiaries | 135,448 |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business |  | $ 1,591

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- Definition Aggregate cash proceeds received from a combination of transactions in which noncurrent assets are sold, which may include the sale of a business, an investment in an affiliate (including an equity method investee), property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Excludes sales of trading, available-for-sale, and held-to-maturity securities. + References No definition available. + Details
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