Note 20 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - Subsequent Event [Member] - Eagle Bulk Ultraco LLC [Member] $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2017 USD ($)
Vessel Agreement, Number of Vessels to be Purchased	9
Vessel Agreement, Number of Vessels Subject to Certain Customary Conditions	3
Vessel Agreement, Aggregate Purchase Price	$ 153
Vessel Agreement, Purchase Price of Each Vessel	$ 17

Represents the number of vessels subject to certain customary conditions under a vessel agreement.

No definition available.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant