Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 20,010	$ 19,868
Restricted Cash	8,499	8,000
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	30,441	32,891
Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases		3,540
Prepaid Expenses	8,493	7,690
Deferred Tax Asset	3,084	323
Other Current Assets	1,304	702
Notes Receivable	3,987	4,383
Material and Supplies Inventory	11,286	11,847
Total Current Assets	87,104	89,244
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities	14,818	12,676
Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases		13,461
Vessels, Property, and Other Equipment, at Cost:
Vessels	582,416	525,172
Building	1,211	1,211
Land	623	623
Leasehold Improvements	26,348	26,348
Construction in Progress	2,673	10
Furniture and Equipment	11,727	11,614
Property, Plant and Equipment Total, Gross	624,998	564,978
Less - Accumulated Depreciation	(175,106)	(151,318)
Net Vessels, Property, Plant and Equipment	449,892	413,660
Other Assets:
Deferred Charges, Net of Accumulated Amortization	29,309	19,892
Intangible Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization	28,756	45,784
Due from Related Parties	1,699	1,709
Notes Receivable	27,659	33,381
Goodwill	2,735	2,700
Deferred Tax Asset	7,020
Other	7,383	5,509
Other Assets Total	104,561	108,975
TOTAL ASSETS	656,375	638,016
Current Liabilities:
Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt	19,213	26,040
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Expenses	51,278	50,896
Total Current Liabilities	70,491	76,936
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities	179,016	211,590
Other Long-Term Liabilities:
Lease Incentive Obligation	5,397	6,150
Other	65,306	81,041
TOTAL LIABILITIES	320,210	375,717
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value, 20,000,000 Shares Authorized, 7,248,350 and 7,203,935 Shares Outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Respectively	8,692	8,632
Additional Paid-In Capital	140,115	86,362
Retained Earnings	226,105	217,654
Treasury Stock, 1,388,066 Shares at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, Respectively	(25,403)	(25,403)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(13,910)	(24,946)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	336,165	262,299
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	656,375	638,016
9.50% Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par Value	250
9.00% Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par Value	$ 316