Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 954	$ 3,280
Due from charterers, net of a reserve of $133 and $154, respectively	1,874	945
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,081	2,892
Total current assets	5,909	7,117
Noncurrent assets:
Vessels, net of accumulated depreciation of $40,545 and $36,906, respectively	351,779	355,418
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $39 and $36, respectively	35	12
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $1,319 and $1,204, respectively	1,708	1,823
Total noncurrent assets	353,522	357,253
Total assets	359,431	364,370
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,142	2,163
Deferred revenue	181	261
Due to Parent	45	34
Total current liabilities	2,368	2,458
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt	101,250	101,250
Total noncurrent liabilities:	101,250	101,250
Total liabilities	103,618	103,708
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	277,483	277,249
Accumulated deficit	(21,900)	(16,817)
Total shareholders' equity	255,813	260,662
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	359,431	364,370
Common Stock
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value	173	173
Class B Stock
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value	$ 57	$ 57