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Revenue, comprised of base and incentive revenue derived from the management of joint ventures, managing third-party properties, or another entity's operations.

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Note 11 - Transactions with Former Related Party (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 15, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
Delphin Shipping LLC [Member] \| Predecessor [Member]
Management Fees Revenue		$ 1,722,973		$ 2,180,088
Reimbursement Of Expenses		$ 203,097
Delphin Shipping LLC [Member]
Management Fee Revenue Per Vessel			$ 700
Commercial Management Fee, Percent of Charter Hire			1.25%
Successor [Member]
Management Fees Revenue	$ 402,661		$ 2,379,787
Reimbursement Of Expenses	27,115		227,105
Due from Related Parties	$ 1,180,098		$ 245,569