Note 19 - Gain on Disposal of Subsidiaries (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
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

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.

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