Derivative Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (Other Income Expenses [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Location of Loss Recognized Other income (expenses)	$ 1,028,375	$ 151,918
Forward Freight Agreements [Member]
Location of Loss Recognized Other income (expenses)	$ 1,028,375	$ 151,918

The effective portion of losses on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as not hedging instruments that was recognized in other income (expenses) during the current period.

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