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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and General Information (Details) - Management Fees Paid to Related Parties and Management Fees Paid to Third Parties (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Management Fees - Related Parties | $ 33 | $ 158
Central Mare [Member] |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Management Fees - Related Parties | $ 33 | $ 158

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- Definition Management fees include expenses to related-party technical management companies for the day-to-day management of our vessels, including performing routine maintenance, attending to vessel operations and arranging for crews and supplies. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | tops_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration