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Note 15 - Voyage and Vessel Operating Expenses (Details) - Summary of Voyage Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operationgs (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
Note 15 - Voyage and Vessel Operating Expenses (Details) - Summary of Voyage Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operationgs [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total | $ 6 | $ 196 | $ 663 | $ 1,023 | $ 7,743
Total |  |  | 745 | 814 | 10,368
Voyage Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Note 15 - Voyage and Vessel Operating Expenses (Details) - Summary of Voyage Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operationgs [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Port charges |  |  | 18 | 24 | 1,141
Bunkers |  |  | 125 | 177 | 4,684
Commissions |  |  | 520 | 822 | 1,918
Total |  |  | 663 | 1,023 | 7,743
Vessel Operating Expenses [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Note 15 - Voyage and Vessel Operating Expenses (Details) - Summary of Voyage Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operationgs [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Crew wages and related costs |  |  |  | 361 | 5,415
Insurance |  |  | 47 | 83 | 1,165
Repairs and maintenance |  |  | 689 | 179 | 1,356
Spares and consumable stores |  |  |  | 184 | 2,369
Taxes (Note 17) |  |  | 9 | 7 | 63
Total |  |  | $ 745 | $ 814 | $ 10,368

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