Transactions with related parties, textuals (Details) ([DianaShippingServicesSaMember], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
[DianaShippingServicesSaMember]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Monthly Administrative Fee	$ 10
Initial Annual Brokerage Fee		1,040
Annual Brokerage Fee	1,300
Commissions Percentage On Charters	1.00%
Monthly Management Fee Operating Vessels	15
Monthly Management Fee Laid Up Vessels	$ 20

- Definition

Annual brokerage fee that was payable through DSS under a Broker Services Agreement after the completion of the company's public offering in June 2011.

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- Definition

The commission percentage paid on gross charter hire to a broker, or the manager.

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No definition available.

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- Definition

Annual brokerage fee that was payable under a Broker Services Agreement until the completion of the company's public offering in June 2011.

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No definition available.

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- Definition

Monthly administrative fee payable under an Administrative Services Agreement.

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No definition available.

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- Definition

The monthly fee paid under a management agreement for the management for laid-up vessels.

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- Definition

The monthly fee paid under a management agreement for the management for operating vessels.

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- Details

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