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Note 14 - Interest and Finance Costs (Details) - Summary of Interest and Finance Costs (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Interest and Finance Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Interest on debt (Note 8) |  | $ 1,521 | $ 4,644 | $ 7,240 | $ 10,068
Bank charges | 13 | 66 | 964 | 297 | 16
Amortization of financing fees |  | 285 | 1,815 | 1,437 | 2,234
Interest on M/T Delos termination fee (Note 17) | 31 | 40 |  |  |
Total | $ 44 | $ 1,912 | $ 7,443 | $ 9,345 | $ 16,283

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