International Shipholding (ISH+) 10-Q 7 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'
Entity Registrant Name	'INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING CORP
Entity Central Index Key	'0000278041
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	7,301,657
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3
Document Type	'10-Q
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$74,410	$77,938	$223,856	$233,959
Operating Expenses:	'	'	'	'
Voyage Expenses	60,600	63,311	184,499	191,262
Intangible Amortization	1,029	1,521	3,087	4,669
Vessel Depreciation	6,290	6,130	19,528	17,705
Other Depreciation	18	17	54	51
Administrative and General Expenses	5,398	4,994	16,209	16,597
Loss on Sale of Other Assets	1	6	1	6
Total Operating Expenses	73,336	75,979	223,378	230,290
Operating Income	1,074	1,959	478	3,669
Interest and Other:	'	'	'	'
Interest Expense	3,115	3,109	7,301	7,387
Derivative (Gain) Loss	-89	768	-57	486
Other Income from Vessel Financing	-456	-522	-1,417	-1,616
Investment Income	-278	-9	-302	-91
Foreign Exchange Loss (Gain)	30	457	123	-4,560
Total Interest and Other Income	2,322	3,803	5,648	1,606
(Loss) Income Before Benefit for Income Taxes and Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Entities	-1,248	-1,844	-5,170	2,063
Provision for Income Taxes	1,141	18	912	68
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities (Net of Applicable Taxes)	-176	-360	-364	-705
Net (Loss) Income	-2,565	-2,222	-6,446	1,290
Preferred Stock Dividends	1,305	1,076	3,916	1,920
Net (Loss) Income Available to Common Stockholders	($3,870)	($3,298)	($10,362)	($630)
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:	'	'	'	'
Basic Earnings Per Common Share: (in dollars per share)	($0.53)	($0.46)	($1.42)	($0.09)
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share: (in dollars per share)	($0.53)	($0.46)	($1.42)	($0.09)
Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	7,301,657	7,248,350	7,278,695	7,233,807
Diluted (in shares)	7,301,657	7,248,350	7,278,695	7,233,807
Common Stock Dividends Per Share (in dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.25	$0.75	$0.75

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Net (Loss) Income	($2,565)	($2,222)	($6,446)	$1,290	$18,532
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Foreign Currency Translation Loss	-84	-307	-67	-61	'
Change in Fair Value of Derivatives	457	780	422	2,289	'
Change in Funding Status of Defined Benefit Plan	74	306	225	927	'
Comprehensive (Loss) Income	($2,118)	($1,443)	($5,866)	$4,445	$29,538

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$21,024	$20,010
Restricted Cash	1,387	8,499
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	39,751	30,417
Prepaid Expenses	10,518	8,493
Deferred Tax Asset	633	3,084
Other Current Assets	1,038	1,029
Notes Receivable	3,204	3,987
Material and Supplies Inventory	11,243	11,322
Total Current Assets	88,798	86,841
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities	22,472	14,818
Vessels, Property, and Other Equipment, at Cost:	'	'
Vessels	630,090	582,416
Building	1,354	1,211
Land	623	623
Leasehold Improvements	26,348	26,348
Construction in Progress	4,867	2,673
Furniture and Equipment	12,272	11,727
Property, Plant and Equipment Total, Gross	675,554	624,998
Less - Accumulated Depreciation	-196,302	-175,106
Net Vessels, Property, Plant and Equipment	479,252	449,892
Other Assets:	'	'
Deferred Charges, Net of Accumulated Amortization	25,984	29,309
Intangible Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization	25,669	28,756
Due from Related Parties	2,083	1,974
Notes Receivable	25,256	27,659
Goodwill	2,735	2,735
Deferred Tax Asset	8,866	7,325
Other	4,940	7,383
Other Assets Total	95,533	105,141
TOTAL ASSETS	686,055	656,692
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt	23,347	19,213
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Expenses	54,901	51,220
Total Current Liabilities	78,248	70,433
Long-Term Debt, Less Current Maturities	230,156	179,016
Other Long-Term Liabilities:	'	'
Incentive Obligation	8,872	5,397
Other	47,046	65,306
TOTAL LIABILITIES	364,322	320,152
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value, 20,000,000 Shares Authorized, 7,301,669 and 7,203,935 Shares Issued and Outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Respectively	8,727	8,692
Additional Paid-In Capital	140,624	140,115
Retained Earnings	210,549	226,480
Treasury Stock, 1,388,066 Shares at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Respectively	-25,403	-25,403
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	-13,330	-13,910
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	321,733	336,540
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	686,055	656,692
9.50% Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par Value	250	250
9.00% Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Preferred Stock, $1.00 Par Value	$316	$316

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	7,301,657	7,203,935
Common Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	7,301,657	7,203,935
Treasury Stock, (in shares)	1,388,078	1,388,066
9.50% Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, coupon rate (in hundredths)	9.50%	9.50%
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	650,000	650,000
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, shares issued (in shares)	250,000	250,000
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	250,000	250,000
9.00% Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' Equity:	'	'
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, coupon rate (in hundredths)	9.00%	9.00%
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares)	350,000	350,000
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, shares issued (in shares)	316,250	316,250
Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	316,250	316,250

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'	'
Net (Loss) Income	($6,446)	$1,290
Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:	'	'
Depreciation	20,073	18,068
Amortization of Deferred Charges	14,615	7,525
Amortization of Intangible Assets	3,087	4,669
Deferred Tax	912	'
Non-Cash Share Based Compensation	1,185	1,023
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	364	705
Loss on Sale of Assets	1	6
Loss (Gain) on Foreign Currency Exchange	123	-4,560
Changes in:	'	'
Deferred Drydocking Charges	-7,037	-14,445
Accounts Receivable	-5,210	3,415
Inventories and Other Current Assets	-2,703	257
Other Assets	-961	760
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	1,748	2,375
Other Long-Term Liabilities	-4,426	4,561
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	15,325	25,649
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'
Principal payments received under Direct Financing Leases	'	558
Capital Improvements to Vessels and Other Assets	-64,710	-27,963
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities	-7,887	-500
Net Decrease (Increase) in Restricted Cash Account	9,112	-7,825
Acquisition of United Ocean Services, LLC, net of cash acquired	'	-2,475
Proceeds from Payments on Note Receivables	3,186	4,895
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities	-60,299	-33,310
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'
Issuance of Preferred Stock	'	53,336
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	94,545	67,000
Repayment of Debt	-38,190	-94,788
Additions to Deferred Financing Charges	-987	-2,005
Dividends Paid	-9,380	-6,526
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	45,988	17,017
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	1,014	9,356
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	20,010	19,868
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	21,024	29,224
Supplemental Disclosure of non-cash investing activities	'	'
Additions to vessels, property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable and other accrued expenses	$1,434	$2,453

Basis_Of_Preparation

Basis Of Preparation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Basis Of Preparation [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Preparation	'
	NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	30-Sep-14
	(Unaudited)
	Note 1.  Basis of Preparation
	We operate a diversified fleet of U.S. and International flag vessels that provide international and domestic maritime transportation services. For additional information on our business, see Item 2 of Part I of this report.
	We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and as permitted hereunder, we have omitted certain information and footnote disclosures required by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for complete financial statements.  We suggest that you read these interim statements in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.  The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 included in this report has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date.
	The foregoing 2014 interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year 2014.  Management believes that it has made all adjustments necessary, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, for a fair statement of the information presented.
	Our policy is to consolidate each subsidiary in which we hold a greater than 50% voting interest or otherwise control its operating and financial activities.  We use the equity method to account for investments in entities in which we hold a 20% to 50% voting or economic interest and have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial activities, and the cost method to account for investments in entities in which we hold a less than 20% voting interest and in which we cannot exercise significant influence over operating and financial activities.
	Revenues and expenses relating to our Rail-Ferry, Jones Act, and Specialty segments’ voyages are recorded over the duration of the voyage based on percentage of completion.  Our voyage expenses are estimated at the beginning of the voyages based on historical actual costs or from industry sources familiar with those types of charges.  As the voyage progresses, these estimated costs are revised with actual charges and timely adjustments are made.  Based on our prior experience, we believe there is not a material difference between recording estimated expenses ratably over the voyage versus recording expenses as incurred.  Revenues and expenses relating to our other vessels’ voyages, which require limited estimates or assumptions, are recorded when earned or incurred during the reporting period.
	We have eliminated all significant intercompany balances, accounts, and transactions in consolidation.
	Certain amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.  Such reclassifications primarily relate to a related party receivable that was reclassified as other current assets versus note receivable in the balance sheet.

Out_Of_Period_Adjustments

Out Of Period Adjustments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Out Of Period Adjustments [Abstract]	'
Out Of Period Adjustments	'
	Note 2.  Out of Period Adjustments
	During 2014, an error was identified related to the cutoff of voyage revenues between the first and second quarter of 2014 which would have resulted in an increase in revenue and an increase in voyage expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.  During the three months ended June 30, 2014 we recorded an out of period adjustment to correct this error.  The impact of correcting this error resulted in an increase to pre-tax income of $108,000 and a  decrease to net loss by $61,000.  We evaluated the impact of this error on the results of our previously issued financial statements for the first quarter of 2014 and concluded that the impact was not material. We also evaluated the impact of correcting the error in the second quarter of 2014 and concluded that the impact was not material.

Operating_Segments

Operating Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Operating Segments [Abstract]	'
Operating Segments	'
	Note 3.  Operating Segments
	Our six operating segments, Jones Act, Pure Car Truck Carriers, Dry Bulk Carriers, Rail-Ferry, Specialty Contracts, and Other are distinguished primarily by the market in which the segment assets are deployed, the physical characteristics of those assets, and the type of services provided to our customers. We report in the Other category the results of several of our subsidiaries that provide ship and cargo charter brokerage, ship management services and agency services to our operating subsidiaries as well as third party customers.  Also included in the Other category are corporate related items, results of insignificant operations, and income and expense items not allocated to the other reportable segments. We manage each reportable segment separately, as each requires different resources depending on the nature of the contract or terms under which the vessels within the segment operate.
	We allocate interest expense to the segments in proportion to the fixed assets (defined as the carrying value of vessels, property, and other equipment) within each segment.  Additionally, we include the results of two of our unconsolidated entities, Oslo Bulk, AS and  Oslo Bulk Holding Pte. Ltd, in our Dry Bulk Carriers segment, and the results of another unconsolidated entity, Terminales Transgolfo, S.A. de C.V., to our Rail-Ferry segment.  The results of our remaining unconsolidated entities, Saltholmen Shipping Ltd (a company owning two Chemical Tankers) and Brattholmen Shipping Ltd (a company owning two Asphalt Tankers), are included in our Specialty Contracts segment.  We do not allocate to our segments; (i) administrative and general expenses, (ii) (loss) gain on sale of other assets, (iii) derivative (income) loss, (iv) income taxes, (v) loss (gain) on sale of investment, (vi) other income from vessel financing, (vii) investment income, and (viii) foreign exchange loss (gain).  Intersegment revenues are based on market prices and include revenues earned by our subsidiaries that provide specialized services to our operating companies. Finally, we use “gross voyage profit” as the primary measure for our segments’ profitability to assist in monitoring and managing our business.
	The following table presents information about segment profit and loss for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
	RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
	three MONTHS ENDED September 30, 2014
	COMPARED TO THE three MONTHS ENDED September 30, 2013
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Jones Act			Pure Car Truck Carriers			Dry Bulk Carriers			Rail-Ferry			Specialty Contracts			Other			Total
	2014
	Fixed Revenue	$	32,101		$	15,290		$	1,910		$	-		$	9,462		$	-		$	58,763
	Variable Revenue		-			3,520			1,786			9,435			1,497			-591			15,647
	Total Revenue from External Customers		32,101			18,810			3,696			9,435			10,959			-591			74,410
	Intersegment Revenues(Eliminated)		-			-			-			-			-			-4,321			-4,321
	Intersegment Expenses Eliminated		-			-			-			-			-			4,321			4,321
	Voyage Expenses		25,340			16,199			2,933			7,940			10,351			-1,134			61,629
	Loss (Income) of Unconsolidated Entities		-			-			373			81			-278			-			176
	Gross Voyage Profit	$	6,761		$	2,611		$	390		$	1,414		$	886		$	543		$	12,605
	Gross Voyage Profit Margin		21	%		14	%		11	%		15	%		8	%		92	%		17	%
	2013
	Fixed Revenue	$	31,003		$	14,843		$	919		$	-		$	7,928		$	-		$	54,693
	Variable Revenue		-			7,990			4,634			10,419			227			-25			23,245
	Total Revenue from External Customers		31,003			22,833			5,553			10,419			8,155			-25			77,938
	Intersegment Revenues (Eliminated)		-			-			-			-			-			-5,519			-5,519
	Intersegment Expenses Eliminated		-			-			-			-			-			5,519			5,519
	Voyage Expenses		24,400			19,728			4,801			8,494			7,602			-193			64,832
	Loss of Unconsolidated Entities		-			-			315			45			-			-			360
	Gross Voyage Profit	$	6,603		$	3,105		$	437		$	1,880		$	553		$	168		$	12,746
	Gross Voyage Profit Margin		21	%		14	%		8	%		18	%		7	%		-672	%		16	%
	The following table presents information about segment profit and loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
	RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
	NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30, 2014
	COMPARED TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30, 2013
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Jones Act			Pure Car Truck Carriers			Dry Bulk Carriers			Rail-Ferry			Specialty Contracts			Other			Total
	2014
	Fixed Revenue	$	94,408		$	46,200		$	5,194		$	-		$	26,650		$	-		$	172,452
	Variable Revenue		-			11,319			8,881			27,101			4,624			-521			51,404
	Total Revenue from External Customers		94,408			57,519			14,075			27,101			31,274			-521			223,856
	Intersegment Revenues(Eliminated)		-			-			-			-			-			-12,963			-12,963
	Intersegment Expenses Eliminated		-			-			-			-			-			12,963			12,963
	Voyage Expenses		77,370			50,355			9,992			22,874			28,826			-1,831			187,586
	Loss (Income) of Unconsolidated Entities		-			-			542			148			-326			-			364
	Gross Voyage Profit	$	17,038		$	7,164		$	3,541		$	4,079		$	2,774		$	1,310		$	35,906
	Gross Voyage Profit Margin		18	%		12	%		25	%		15	%		9	%		-252	%		16	%
	2013
	Fixed Revenue	$	90,581		$	48,043		$	2,457		$	-		$	21,519		$	-		$	162,600
	Variable Revenue		-			27,755			12,183			29,115			2,253			53			71,359
	Total Revenue from External Customers		90,581			75,798			14,640			29,115			23,772			53			233,959
	Intersegment Revenues (Eliminated)		-			-			-			-			-			-16,557			-16,557
	Intersegment Expenses Eliminated		-			-			-			-			-			16,557			16,557
	Voyage Expenses		72,106			63,574			14,688			23,894			22,100			-431			195,931
	Loss of Unconsolidated Entities		-			-			653			52			-			-			705
	Gross Voyage Profit (Loss)	$	18,475		$	12,224		$	-701		$	5,169		$	1,672		$	484		$	37,323
	Gross Voyage Profit Margin		20	%		16	%		-5	%		18	%		7	%		913	%		16	%
	The following table is a reconciliation of the totals reported for the operating segments to the applicable line items in the consolidated financial statements:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Year to date as of September 30,
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenues	$	74,410		$	77,938		$	223,856		$	233,959
	Voyage Expenses*		61,629			64,832			187,586			195,931
	Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities		176			360			364			705
	Gross Voyage Profit		12,605			12,746			35,906			37,323
	Vessel Depreciation		6,290			6,130			19,528			17,705
	Other Depreciation		18			17			54			51
	Gross Profit		6,297			6,599			16,324			19,567
Other Operating Expenses:
Administrative and General Expenses		5,398			4,994			16,209			16,597
Loss on Sale  of Other Assets		1			6			1			6
Less:  Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities		-176			-360			-364			-705
Total Other Operating Expenses		5,223			4,640			15,846			15,898
Operating Income	$	1,074		$	1,959		$	478		$	3,669
* Includes Intangible Amortization

Inventory

Inventory	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory [Abstract]	'
Inventory	'
	Note  4.  Inventory
	Spare parts and warehouse inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market based on the first-in, first-out method of accounting. Our fuel inventory is based on the average inventory method of accounting.  Our inventory consists of three major classes, the break out of which is included in the following table:
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		September 30,		December 31,
	Inventory Classes		2014		2013
	Spare Parts Inventory	$	4,195	$	3,968
	Fuel Inventory		4,547		4,663
	Warehouse Inventory		2,501		2,691
		$	11,243	$	11,322

Investment_In_Unconsolidated_E

Investment In Unconsolidated Entities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Investment In Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]	'
Investment In Unconsolidated Entities	'
	Note 5.  Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
	The following table summarizes our equity in net loss of unconsolidated entities for the three and nine months ended September  30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
			Three Months ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
	Oslo Bulk, AS	$	-55	$	-193	$	-142	$	-290
	Oslo Bulk Holding Pte, Ltd		-318		-122		-400		-363
	Terminales Transgolfo,  S . A .  D E  C . V .		-81		-45		-148		-52
	Brattholmen Shipping, Ltd		30		-		30		-
	Saltholmen Shipping, Ltd		248		-		296		-
	Total Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	$	-176	$	-360	$	-364	$	-705
	These investments have been accounted for under the equity method and our portion of their earnings or losses is presented net of any applicable taxes on our condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) under the caption: "Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities (Net of Applicable Taxes).”
	During 2014, we invested approximately $5.9 million cash and $2.0 million cash to acquire a 30% interest in Saltholmen Shipping Ltd and Brattholmen Shipping Ltd, respectively.  Brattholmen Shipping Ltd was organized to purchase and operate two Asphalt Tankers.  Saltholmen Shipping Ltd was organized to purchase and operate two newbuilding Chemical Tankers.  All four vessels were immediately employed on long-term bareboat charters.

Goodwill_Other_Intangible_Asse

Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges [Abstract]	'
Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges	'
	Note 6.  Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, and Deferred Charges
	Amortization expense for intangible assets was approximately $1.0 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Amortization expense for deferred charges was approximately $5.7 million and $3.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The following table presents the rollforward of goodwill, other intangible assets, and deferred charges for the three months ended September 30, 2014:
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
		Amortization Period	Balance at      June 30, 2014		Additions		Amortization		Non-Cash Additions		Balance at September 30, 2014
	Indefinite Life Intangibles
	Goodwill	n/a	$	2,735	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,735
	Total Indefinite Life Intangibles		$	2,735	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,735
	Definite Life Intangibles
	Trade names - FSI	240 months	$	58	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	58
	Trade names - UOS	96 months		1,449		-		-57		-		1,392
	Customer Relationships - FSI	240 months		386		-		-6		-		380
	Customer Relationships - UOS	96 months		24,805		-		-966		-		23,839
	Total Definite Life Intangibles		$	26,698	$	-	$	-1,029	$	-	$	25,669
	Deferred Charges
	Drydocking Costs	various	$	22,284	$	2,940	$	-5,154	$	2,520	$	22,590
	Financing Charges and Other	various		2,991		619		-563		347		3,394
	Total Deferred Charges		$	25,275	$	3,559	$	-5,717	$	2,867	$	25,984
	Amortization expense for intangible assets was approximately $3.1 million and $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Amortization expense for deferred charges was approximately $14.6 million and $7.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The following table presents the rollforward of goodwill, other intangible assets, and deferred charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
		Amortization Period	Balance at December 31, 2013		Additions		Amortization		Non-Cash Additions		Balance at September 30, 2014
	Indefinite Life Intangibles
	Goodwill	n/a	$	2,735	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,735
	Total Indefinite Life Intangibles		$	2,735	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,735
	Definite Life Intangibles
	Trade names - FSI	240 months	$	60	$	-	$	-2	$	-	$	58
	Trade names - UOS	96 months		1,561		-		-169		-		1,392
	Customer Relationships - FSI	240 months		396		-		-16		-		380
	Customer Relationships - UOS	96 months		26,739		-		-2,900		-		23,839
	Total Definite Life Intangibles		$	28,756	$	-	$	-3,087	$	-	$	25,669
	Deferred Charges
	Drydocking Costs	various	$	26,428	$	7,038	$	-13,745	$	2,869	$	22,590
	Financing Charges and Other	various		2,881		1,034		-868		347		3,394
	Total Deferred Charges		$	29,309	$	8,072	$	-14,613	$	3,216	$	25,984

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Note 7.  Income Taxes
	We recorded a tax provision of $912,000 on our $5.2 million of loss before taxes and equity in net loss of unconsolidated entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded an income tax provision of $68,000 on our $2.1 million of income before taxes and equity in net loss of unconsolidated entities.  In general, the company’s interim tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, is determined by applying an estimated annual effective tax rate to the year to date earnings subject to U.S. income taxes, which are primarily our U.S. flag Jones Act results from operations.  Included in both our 2014 and 2013 tax provisions are taxes on our qualifying U.S. flag operations, which continue to be taxed under a “tonnage tax” regime rather than under the normal U.S. corporate income tax regime.
	For further information on certain tax laws and elections, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2013, including “Note J - Income Taxes” to the consolidated financial statements included therein.

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	Note 8.  Commitments and Contingencies
	Commitments
	Leases
	On August 26, 2014, we reacquired a US flagged PCTC that we had previously been operating under a sale-leaseback arrangement.  The vessel purchase was financed through conventional bank financing.  For more information, see Note 21 – Early Lease Buy Out.  For more information about our leases, please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	Investment in newbuilding Handysize Dry Bulk Carrier
	During the third quarter of 2014, we were notified of the bankruptcy of a ship builder that had agreed to build a new Handysize Dry Bulk Carrier for an entity in which we are an investor.  In accordance with the terms of the shipbuilding contract, the contract was terminated and all deposits to date are to be refunded by the guarantor bank within thirty days of notice.  As of September 30, 2014, we reclassified our $3.8 million deposit towards the purchase price of this vessel plus interest of $300,000 from construction in progress to a current receivable.  We believe the $4.1 million to be collectible within twelve months of September 30, 2014.
	Letters of Credit
	As of September 30, 2014, we have approximately $9.0 million in outstanding letters of credit, $8.0 million of which were issued under our revolving credit facility.
	Contingencies
	On June 26, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued pre-penalty notifications to us and two of our affiliates alleging failure to properly report the importation of spare parts incorporated into our vessels covering the period April 2008 through September 2012.  CBP’s proposed duty is approximately $2.1 million along with a proposed penalty on the assessment of approximately $8.4 million.  The basis of CBP’s assessment is that the U. S. Government experienced a loss of revenue consisting of the difference between the government’s ad valorem duty and the consumption entry duty actually paid by us.  On September 24, 2014, we submitted our formal response to CBP’s claim and denied violating the applicable U.S. statute or regulations.    We have not accrued a liability for this matter because the case is ongoing and we do not consider it probable that we will incur a loss.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Note 9.  Employee Benefit Plans
	The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension plan and postretirement benefits plan for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			Pension Plan				Postretirement Benefits
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Three Months Ended September 30,				Three Months Ended September 30,
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	155	$	124	$	4	$	6
	Interest cost		381		330		144		119
	Expected return on plan assets		-571		-560		-		-
	Amortization of prior service cost		-1		-1		25		25
	Amortization of Net Loss		32		220		44		63
	Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	$	-4	$	113	$	217	$	213
	The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension plan and postretirement benefits plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			Pension Plan				Postretirement Benefits
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Nine Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	464	$	504	$	11	$	18
	Interest cost		1,143		1,002		433		357
	Expected return on plan assets		-1,797		-1,674		-		-
	Amortization of prior service cost		-2		-3		75		75
	Amortization of Net Loss		96		666		131		189
	Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	$	-96	$	495	$	650	$	639
	We contributed $450,000 to our pension plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. We contributed another $150,000 in October 2014, which we expect to be the final payment for 2014.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

'

Derivative Instruments

'

Note 10.  Derivative Instruments

We use derivative instruments from time to time to manage certain foreign currency and interest rate risk exposures. We do not use derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes.  All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value.  For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recorded through other comprehensive income and reclassified to earnings when the derivative instrument is settled.  Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is reported in earnings.  None of our derivative contracts contain credit-risk related contingent features that would require us to settle the contract upon the occurrence of such contingency.  However, all of our contracts contain clauses specifying events of default under specified circumstances, including failure to pay, breach of agreement, default under the specific agreement to which the hedge relates, bankruptcy, misrepresentation and the occurrence of certain transactions.  The remedy for default is settlement in entirety or payment of the fair value of the contracts, which was $5.4 million in the aggregate for all of our contracts as of September 30, 2014.  The unrealized loss related to our derivative instruments included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, was $3.9 million and $4.3 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

The notional and fair value amounts of our derivative instruments as of September 30, 2014 were as follows:

Asset Derivatives

Liability Derivatives

2014

2014

Current Notional

Balance Sheet

Fair Value

Balance Sheet

Fair Value

(All Amounts in Thousands)

Amount

Location

Location

Interest Rate Swaps - L/T*

$

42,000

$

-

Other Liabilities

$

-5,262

Foreign Exchange Contracts

31,231

Other Current Assets

7

Current Liabilities

$

-115

Total Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

$

73,231

$

7

$

($5,377)

*We have outstanding a variable-to-fixed interest rate swap with respect to a Yen-based facility for the financing of a PCTC delivered in March 2010.   The notional amount under this contract is $42.0 million (based on a Yen to USD exchange rate of 109.65 as of September 30, 2014).  With the bank exercising its option to reduce the underlying Yen loan from 80% to 65% funding of the vessel’s delivery cost, the 15% reduction represents the ineffective portion of this swap, which consists of the portion of the derivative instrument that is no longer supported by underlying borrowings.  The change in fair value related to the ineffective portion of this swap is reflected in our statement of income (loss) for the third quarter of 2014 as an $89,000 gain. The fair value balance as of September 30, 2014, includes a negative $461,000 balance related to an interest rate swap associated with our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.

The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on our condensed consolidated statement of income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were as follows:

Gain(Loss) Recognized in OCI*

Location of Gain(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL** to Income

Amount of Gain(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL to Income

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income from Ineffective portion

(All Amounts in Thousands)

2014

2014

2014

Interest Rate Swaps

$

446

Interest Expense

$

1,048

$

57

Foreign Exchange Contracts

-24

Other Revenues

116

-

Total

$

422

$

1,164

$

57

*  Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

**Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

From time to time, we enter into interest rate swap agreements to manage well-defined interest rate risks. We record the fair value of the interest rate swap as an asset or liability on the balance sheet. Currently, our interest rate swap is accounted for as an effective cash flow hedge with the exception of a small portion of one contract.  Accordingly, the effective portion of the change in fair value of the swap is recorded in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).

As of September 30, 2014, we had the following interest rate swap contract outstanding:

(All Amounts in Thousands)

Effective

Termination

Current

Date

Date

Notional Amount*

Swap Rate

Type

3/15/09

9/15/20

$

42,000

2.065

%

Variable-to-Fixed

*Notional amount converted from Yen at September 30, 2014 at a Yen to USD exchange rate of 109.65.

Foreign Currency Contracts

From time to time, we enter into foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain firm foreign currency purchase commitments.  During 2013, we entered into two forward purchase contracts for Mexican Pesos, which expire in December 2014.  The first was for Mexican Pesos of $1.2 million U.S. Dollar equivalents at an exchange rate of 13.6103 and the second was for Mexican Pesos of $600,000 U.S. Dollar equivalents at an exchange rate of 13.3003.  In September 2014, we entered into a new forward purchase contract for Mexican Pesos, which expire in December 2015, for $900,000 U.S. Dollar equivalents at an exchange rate of 13.6007.  Our Mexican Peso foreign exchange contracts cover 25% of our projected Peso exposure.

In December 2013, we entered into three forward foreign exchange contracts totaling approximately 3.3 billion Yen in order to limit our exposure to currency fluctuations and to provide us with the option to fully pay off our current Yen Facility at an approximate exchange rate of 102.53 to $1.00.  One of these contracts was exercised in March 2014 and one was exercised in June 2014.  The remaining July contract for 3.1 billion Yen was rolled forward under four contracts, one which expired in September 2014, two which coincide to the next two scheduled quarterly loan installments on December 2014 and March 2015 of approximately 85 million Yen each, and the remaining 2.885 billion Yen mature in April 2015.  These remaining contracts allow us to limit our exposure to currency fluctuations. These remaining contracts and related agreements with the current lender give us the option to convert the Yen Facility into a USD-based Facility with the current lender at this fixed exchange rate, but otherwise on the same terms and with the same collateral.  As of the date of this report, we have not yet decided if or when to exercise this loan conversion option.  These particular forward foreign exchange contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment and are thus accounted for as economic hedges.

The following table summarizes the current notional values as of September 30, 2014, of these contracts:

(All Amounts in Thousands)

Transaction Date

Type of Currency

Amount Available in Dollars

Effective Date

Expiration Date

13-Aug

Peso

$

300

14-Jan

14-Dec

13-Nov

Peso

150

14-Jan

14-Dec

14-May

Yen

831

14-May

14-Dec

14-May

Yen

831

14-May

15-Mar

14-May

Yen

28,219

15-Jan

15-Dec

14-Sep

Peso

900

15-Jan

15-Dec

$

31,231

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Note 11. Long-Term Debt
	During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we entered into a new loan agreement for the purchase of our 2007 PCTC that we had previously been operating under a sale-leaseback arrangement.  Under this new loan agreement, we borrowed $38.5 million at a fixed rate of 4.35% with 24 quarterly payments with a final quarterly balloon payment of $20.7 million due on August 28, 2020.  We incurred deferred loan costs in the amount of approximately $519,000 on the new loan.  The new loan agreement requires us to pre-fund a portion of the upcoming quarterly scheduled debt payment currently constituting $387,000, which amount is classified as restricted cash on the balance sheet.  See Note 21 – Early Lease Buy Back for more information on this transaction.  During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we also refinanced one of our 1999 PCTCs by paying off all $11.4 million of our bank debt owed to DnB ASA and borrowing $23.0 million under a new loan agreement with RBS Asset Finance.  Under this new RBS loan agreement, we are obligated to pay variable interest at a 30 day Libor rate plus 2.75% and principal amortized over 84 monthly payments plus a final payment in August 2021.  The new loan costs and the old unamortized loan costs of approximately $230,000 and $225,000, respectively, were expensed as losses on the debt extinguishment.
	On September 24, 2013, we entered into a new senior secured Credit Facility. The Credit Facility matures on September 24, 2018 and includes a term loan facility in the principal amount of $45 million and a revolving credit facility (“LOC”) in the principal amount up to $50 million. The LOC facility includes a $20 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $5 million sublimit for swingline loans.  The Credit Facility has four lenders, each with commitments ranging from $15 million to $30 million. The facility carries an accordion feature, whereby an additional term loan up to $50 million may be advanced at the sole discretion of the lenders subject to certain financial requirements.
	In conjunction with entering into the new Credit Facility, we used the Credit Facility to refinance and retire all indebtedness outstanding under our previously-existing revolving credit facility originally scheduled to expire in September 2014 and our five-year variable rate financing agreement we entered into on November 30, 2012.  As a result, both the old revolving credit facility and the old five-year variable rate facilities were terminated concurrently with the establishment of the new Credit Facility. The total amount paid off was approximately $46.6 million, with $21.0 million of this amount drawn from the new LOC.  We categorized this refinancing as a debt extinguishment. The total fees associated with this facility included $1.4 million of bank fees and $148,000 of third party fees. All bank fees associated with the term loan facility were expensed during the third quarter of 2013, while all the fees associated with new LOC facility are being amortized over the term of the Credit Facility.
	As of the dates indicated below, long-term debt consisted of the following:
			Interest Rate					Total Principal Due
	(All Amount in Thousands)		September 30,		December 31,		Maturity	September 30,		December 31,
	Description of Secured Debt		2014		2013		Date	2014		2013
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-1	2.7331	%	2.7451	%	2018	$	12,884	$	15,460
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate		2.7346-2.7381	%	2.7400	%	2018		42,320		45,081
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate		2.5040	%	2.5188	%	2017		9,704		11,383
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-5	2.9015	%	2.9181	%	2021		22,766		12,780
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-1	2.7326	%	2.7384	%	2018		15,708		16,651
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-2	3.6179	%	2.8964	%	2020		27,866		31,437
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-3	3.9900	%	3.7500	%	2018		42,750		44,437
	Notes Payable – Fixed Rate	-4	4.3500	%	N/A		2020		38,500		-
	Note Payable - Mortgage	-6							5		-
	Line of Credit	-3	3.9100	%	3.6700	%	2018		41,000		21,000
									253,503		198,229
			Less Current Maturities						-23,347		-19,213
								$	230,156	$	179,016
		1		We entered into a variable rate financing agreement with ING Bank N.V., London branch on June 20, 2011 for a seven year facility to finance the acquisition of a Capesize vessel and a Supramax Bulk Carrier newbuilding, both of which we acquired a 100% interest in as a result of our acquisition of Dry Bulk.  Pursuant to the terms of the facility, the lender agreed to provide a secured term loan facility divided into two tranches: Tranche A, fully drawn on June 20, 2011 in the amount of $24.1 million, and Tranche B, providing up to $23.3 million of additional credit. Under Tranche B, we drew $6.1 million in November 2011 and $12.7 million in January 2012.
		2		We have an interest rate swap agreement in place to fix the interest rate on our variable rate note payable expiring in 2020 at 2.065%. After applicable margin adjustments, the effective interest rate on this note payable is fixed at 5.565%. The swap agreement is for the same term as the associated note payable.
		3		As described in greater detail above, our senior secured Credit Facility matures on September 24, 2018 and includes a term loan facility in the principal amount of $45 million and a LOC in the principal amount up to $50 million. The LOC facility includes a $20 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $5 million sublimit for swingline loans.
		4		We entered into a fixed rate financing agreement with DVB Bank SE, on August 26, 2014 in the amount of $38.5 million, collateralized by our 2007 PCTC at a rate of 4.35% with 24 quarterly payments with a final balloon payment of $20.7 million in August 2020.
		5		During August 2014, we paid off our $11.4 million loan with DnB ASA and obtained a new loan with RBS Asset Finance in the amount of $23.0 million collateralized by one of our 1999 PCTCs at a variable rate of 30 day Libor rate plus 2.75% payable in 84 monthly installments with the final payment due August 2021.
		6		Represents consideration given in connection with the proposed construction financing relating to the building we plan to renovate as our new New Orleans headquarters building.
	All of our principal credit agreements and operating leases require us to comply with various loan covenants, including financial covenants that require minimum levels of net worth, working capital, liquidity, and interest expense or fixed charges coverage and a maximum amount of debt leverage.  During first quarter of 2014, there was concern that we would be unable to meet all of our required debt covenants for the quarter.  During the period ending March 31, 2014, our principal senior secured lenders and two of our lessors agreed to, among other things, defer the date upon which we were required to attain a more stringent leverage ratio and increased liquidity from December 31, 2013 to June 30, 2014.  Under these terms, we are required to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of 4.50 to 1.0 through the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2014, and 4.25 to 1.0 thereafter, and liquidity of not less than $15 million through June 30, 2014 and $20 million thereafter.
	Effective September 30, 2014,  certain of our lenders and lessors agreed at our request to adjust our covenants to less stringent levels to provide relief from the accounting impact of our above-described August 2014 vessel purchase and refinancing transactions (which, as noted in Note 21, required us to reduce our cost basis in the purchased vessel).    Two of our lenders have elected to adjust our definition of EBITDA to disregard the impact of these transactions, while the remainder of our lenders and lessors agreed to amend the consolidated leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios as follows: we are required to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of 5.00 to 1.0 through the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2015,  then 4.75 to 1.0 through the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2016, then 4.50 to 1.0 beginning the quarter ending June 30, 2016 through the quarter ending September 30, 2016, and 4.25 to 1.0 thereafter and the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio we are required to maintain is 1.10 to 1.0 beginning with the quarter ending September 30, 2014 through the quarter ending December 31, 2014, 1.15 to 1.0 beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2015 through the quarter ending December 31, 2015, 1/20 to 1.0 beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2016 through the quarter ending June 30, 2016, and 1.25 to 1.0 thereafter (in each case as calculated under our amended debt agreements).  Consequently, as of September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants.
	Based on current conditions and our expectations that our performance will stabilize or improve marginally in the near term, we currently believe that we will be able to attain all of our financial covenants through the end of 2014, but we cannot assure you of this.
	In addition to the restrictions under our new Credit Facility, certain of our loan agreements restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to dispose of collateralized assets or any other asset which is substantial in relation to our assets taken as a whole without the approval from the lender.  We believe that we have consistently remained in compliance with this provision of these loan agreements.

Other_Long_Term_Liabilities

Other Long Term Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Long Term Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Other Long Term Liabilities	'
	Note 12. Other Long Term Liabilities
	Other Long Term Liabilities for the period ending September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $47.0 million and $65.3 million, respectively.
			September 30,		December 31,
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		2014		2013
	Deferred Gains, net of Amortization	$	18,853	$	34,009
	Pension and Post Retirement		9,851		10,339
	Alabama Lease Incentive		6,026		6,887
	Insurance Reserves		4,591		5,521
	Derivatives		5,262		4,412
	Other		2,463		4,138
		$	47,046	$	65,306

Stock_Based_Compensation

Stock Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock Based Compensation	'
	Note 13.  Stock Based Compensation
	We grant stock-based compensation in the form of (1) unrestricted stock awards to our outside directors and (2) restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to key executive personnel.  These awards are granted under the International Shipholding Corporation 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which was approved by our stockholders in 2011.
	Unrestricted Stock Awards
	On January 15, 2013, we granted our outside directors an aggregate of 6,708 unrestricted shares of common stock from the Plan.  On January 14, 2014, we granted our outside directors an aggregate of 4,470 unrestricted shares of common stock from the Plan.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, our net income reflected approximately $90,000 of stock-based compensation expense charges related to these issuances, which had no effect on either basic or diluted earnings per share.
	A summary of the activity for stock awards during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, is as follows:
		2014
		Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
	Non-vested - December 31, 2013	-			-
	Unrestricted Shares Granted	4,470		$	26.80
	Shares Vested	-4,470		$	26.80
	Non-vested - September 30, 2014	-			-
	Restricted Stock Units
	General Terms
	We grant restricted stock units to key executive personnel under the Plan.  Each year, we have granted awards that vest based on continued service (“Time-Based RSUs”) as well as awards that vest based on a combination of performance metrics and continued service (“Performance-Based RSUs”).  Subject to certain exceptions, our Time-Based RSUs generally vest one-third per year over a three-year period.  Each of our Performance-Based RSUs represents the right to receive a maximum of one-and-a-half shares of common stock, depending upon performance.  We grant two types of Performance-Based RSUs – one for which vesting is contingent upon an absolute metric, our earnings per share (our “Absolute Performance-Based RSUs”), and another for which vesting is contingent upon our performance as measured against a relative metric, our relative total shareholder return (our “Relative Performance-Based RSUs”).
	For our top four executives, their Absolute Performance-Based RSUs vest and pay out in the year following the grant.  For each other recipient, the Absolute Performance-Based RSUs vest and pay out one-third per year over the three years following grant, based on the achievement of the metric in the first year.  With respect to the Relative Performance-Based RSUs, vesting is contingent upon our total stockholder return for a given period as compared to the companies comprising the Russell 2000 index for the same period.  For our top four executives, the performance of their Relative Performance-Based RSUs is measured over a one-year period (the calendar year of the grant), while for each other recipient the performance of their Relative Performance-Based RSUs is measured at the end of the third year (through December 31 of the third year following the grant).  For all RSUs, vesting is contingent upon continued employment with the Company except in certain limited circumstances.
	For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, our net income reflected $322,000 and $272,000, respectively, of RSU stock-based compensation expense charges.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, our net income reflected $1.1 million and $933,000, respectively, of RSU stock-based compensation expense charges.
	2012 Grants
	In 2012, we achieved maximum performance on our Absolute Performance-Based RSUs, and 21,564 shares of common stock vested and were paid out in 2013.  In May 2014, an additional 1,500 shares vested and were paid out. The remaining 1,500 RSUs will vest and pay out in May 2015.  With respect to our Relative Performance-Based RSUs, for our top four executives, whose awards were measured over a one-year performance period, our relative rank was in the 27th percentile, and therefore those awards paid out at 53% of grant (21,564 shares of common stock) in 2013.  Vesting of the remainder of Relative Performance-Based RSUs granted in 2012 is based on our relative TSR rank over a three-year measurement period, and therefore those 1,500 RSUs will vest and be paid out in 2015 based on our relative performance as determined following the end of the performance period (December 31, 2014).
	2013 Grants
	In 2013, we achieved maximum performance on our Absolute Performance-Based RSUs, and 8,450 shares of common stock vested and paid out on May 7, 2014.  The remaining 3,525 RSUs will vest and pay out ratably in May 2015 and 2016.  With respect to our Relative Performance-Based RSUs, for our top four executives, whose awards were measured over a one-year performance period, our relative rank was in the 79th percentile, and therefore those awards paid out at 150% of grant (20,064 shares of common stock) on May 7, 2014.  The remainder of Relative Performance-Based RSUs granted in 2013 will vest based on our relative TSR rank over a three-year measurement period, and therefore those 3,525 RSUs will be vest and be paid out in 2016 based on our relative performance as determined following the end of the performance period (December 31, 2015).
	2014 Grants
	On January 28, 2014, we granted 7,950 Time-Based RSUs, 17,351 Absolute Performance-Based RSUs, and 17,349 Relative Performance-Based RSUs.
	Fair Values
	The fair value of the Time-Based RSUs was calculated based on the closing market price of our stock as of the grant date times the number of RSUs issued with no forfeitures assumed. For our 2014, 2013, and 2012 awards, we used the closing market price of our stock on January 28, 2014, April 23, 2013, and May 7, 2012 which was $25.95,  $17.66, and $19.35 per share, respectively. The Performance-Based RSUs are subject to vesting upon two different performance metrics: an Absolute Performance-Based metric based on targeted earnings per share and a Relative Performance-Based metric based on our total stockholder return over a given period as measured against that of the other companies in the Russell 2000 index.  In order to calculate the fair value of our Absolute Performance-Based RSUs, we multiplied the closing market price of our stock as of the grant date times the number of RSU’s issued with no forfeitures assumed. We measured our Relative Performance-Based RSUs based on market conditions on the grant date. In order to derive the fair value of these awards, we used a Monte-Carlo simulation statistical technique to simulate our future stock prices and the components of the Russell 2000 Index. The stock prices were based upon the risk-free rate of return, the volatility of each entity, and the correlation of each entity with the Russell 2000 Index. We multiplied our ending simulated stock price by the payout percentage to determine a projected payout at the end of the performance period. The ending payout was then discounted, using the risk-free rate of return, to the grant date to determine the grant date fair value. Since 2014, 2013, and 2012 all provide for one year vesting (for the top four named executive officers) and three year vesting (for all other award recipients), a fair value was calculated separately for the one and three year awards for each year.
	The following assumptions were used:
		2014 Awards								2013 Awards						2012 Awards
		1 Year Vest				3 Year Vest				1 Year Vest			3 Year Vest			1 Year Vest			3 Year Vest
	Stock Price	$	25.95			$	25.95			$	17.66		$	17.66		$	19.35		$	19.35
	Expected Volatilities		44.30	%			40.02	%			33.50	%		37.03	%		44.31	%		40.50	%
	Correlation Coefficients		0.374				0.554				0.473			0.625			0.719			0.694
	Risk Free Rate		0.10	%			0.72	%			0.10	%		0.31	%		0.16	%		0.34	%
	Dividend Yield		3.85	%			3.85	%			5.70	%		5.70	%		5.17	%		5.17	%
	Simulated Fair Value	$	23.03			$	25.46			$	15.33		$	16.57		$	17.73		$	18.88
	Fair Value as a % of Grant		88.74	%			98.10	%			86.81	%		93.83	%		91.63	%		97.57	%
	Our operating results, net income (loss) and net income (loss) before taxes for the periods set forth below include (i) the following amounts of compensation expense associated with the stock grants and RSUs and (ii) the related reductions in earnings per share:
		Three Months ended September 30,						Nine Months ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Expense:
	Stock Grants to Outside Directors	$	30,000		$	30,000		$	90,000		$	90,000
	RSUs Awards to Officers	$	322,000		$	272,000		$	1,093,000		$	933,000
	Related Reduction in
	Earnings Per Share 1	$	-0.03		$	-0.03		$	-0.11		$	-0.09
	1  Same for basic and diluted earnings per share
	In all cases, vesting is contingent upon continued employment with the company. A summary of the activity for the restricted stock awards during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, is as follows:
		Number of RSU's			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Non-vested - December 31, 2013	131,100		$	18.77
	Additional Awards Granted	15,138			16.63
	Awards Granted	42,650			24.99
	Awards Exercised	-48,849			24.97
	Awards Cancelled	-25,639			24.97
	Non-vested - September 30, 2014	114,400		$	22.07

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	Note 14.  Stockholders’ Equity
	A summary of the changes in Stockholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, is as follows:
				Stockholders'
	(All Amounts in Thousands)			Equity
	Balance December 31, 2013		$	336,540
	Net Loss			-6,446
	Common Stock Dividends*			-5,569
	Preferred Stock Dividends			-3,916
	Unrealized Foreign Currency Translation Gain			-67
	Net Change in Fair Value of Derivatives			422
	Net Change in Funding Status of Defined Benefit Plan			225
	Issuance of stock-based compensation			544
	Balance September 30, 2014		$	321,733
	*Includes $105,000 of dividends accrued but not paid during the period with respect to unvested equity incentive awards.
	Stock Repurchase Program
	On January 25, 2008, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program for up to a total of 1,000,000 shares of our common stock. We expect that any share repurchases under this program will be made from time to time for cash in open market transactions at prevailing market prices. The timing and amount of any purchases under the program will be determined by management based upon market conditions and other factors.  In 2008, we repurchased 491,572 shares of our common stock for $11.5 million.    Thereafter, we suspended repurchases until the second quarter of 2010, when we repurchased 223,051 shares of our common stock for $5.2 million.    Unless and until our Board of Directors otherwise provides, this authorization will remain open indefinitely, or until we reach the approved 1,000,000 share limit.
	This table provides certain information with respect to our purchase of shares of its common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2014:
	ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
	Period	(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased	(b) Average Price Paid per Share	(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan	(d) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
	July 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014	-	-	-	285,377
	August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014	-	-	-	285,377
	September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014	-	-	-	285,377
	Dividend Payments
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we paid cash dividends in respect to our common stock as follows:
	(All Amounts in Thousands Except per Share Data )						Total
					Per Share		Dividend
	Record Date		Payment Date		Amount		Paid
	17-Feb-14		3-Mar-14	$	0.250	$	1,813
	16-May-14		3-Jun-14	$	0.250		1,826
	15-Aug-14		4-Sep-14	$	0.250		1,825
						$	5,464
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we paid cash dividends in respect of our Series A and Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock as follows:
	(All Amounts in Thousands Except per Share Data )						Total
					Per Share		Dividend
	Record Date	Series	Payment Date		Amount		Paid
	29-Jan-14	A	30-Jan-14	$	2.375	$	594
	29-Jan-14	B	30-Jan-14	$	2.250		712
	29-Apr-14	A	30-Apr-14	$	2.375		594
	29-Apr-14	B	30-Apr-14	$	2.250		711
	29-Jul-14	A	30-Jul-14	$	2.375		594
	29-Jul-14	B	30-Jul-14	$	2.250		711
						$	3,916

Preferred_Stock

Preferred Stock	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Preferred Stock [Abstract]	'
Preferred Stock	'
	Note 15. Preferred Stock
	Series A Issuance
	On February 21, 2013, we sold 250,000 shares of our 9.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share, with a liquidation preference of $100.00 per share.
	Subject to the declaration of dividends by our Board of Directors, cumulative dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock are payable at a rate of 9.50% per annum per $100.00 liquidation preference per share, starting from the date of original issue, February 21, 2013.  Dividends accumulate quarterly in arrears on each January 30, April 30, July 30 and October 30.  However, the dividends are payable only if declared by our Board of Directors and must come from funds legally available for dividend payments.  On January 7, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.375 per share on our Series A Preferred Stock for the preferred stockholders of record as of January 29, 2014, which was paid on January 30, 2014.  On April 9, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.375 per share on our Series A Preferred Stock for the preferred stockholders of record as of April 29, 2014, which was paid on April 30, 2014.  On July 7, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.375 per share on our 9.5% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock to preferred stockholders of record on July 29, 2014, which was paid on July 30, 2014.  On October 6, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.375 per share on our 9.5% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock to preferred stockholders of record on October 29, 2014, payable on October 30, 2014.    As of September 30, 2014, we had no accumulated unpaid dividends for our Series A preferred stock.
	Commencing on April 30, 2018, we may redeem, at our option, the Series A Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, at a cash redemption price of $100.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends to, but not including, the redemption date.  If at any time a “Change of Control” occurs, we will have the option to redeem the Series A Preferred Shares, in whole, within 120 days after the date of the Change of Control at the same cash redemption price.  The Series A Preferred Shares have no stated maturity, are not subject to any sinking fund or other mandatory redemption, and are not convertible into or exchangeable for any of our other securities.
	Holders of the Series A Preferred Shares generally have no voting rights except for limited voting rights if dividends payable on the outstanding Series A Preferred Shares are in arrears for nine or more consecutive or non-consecutive quarters, and under certain other limited circumstances.
	Net proceeds from the issuance of the Series A Preferred Shares were approximately $23.4 million, net of underwriter discounts and related costs totaling approximately $1.6 million.
	Series B Issuance
	On August 1, 2013, we sold 316,250 shares of our 9.00% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share, with a liquidation preference of $100.00 per share, including 41,250 shares sold pursuant to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters for the offering.
	Subject to the declaration of dividends by our Board of Directors, cumulative dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are payable at a rate of 9.00% per annum per $100.00 liquidation preference per share, starting from the date of original issue, August 1, 2013. Dividends accumulate quarterly in arrears on each January 30, April 30, July 30 and October 30.  However, the dividends are payable only if declared by our Board of Directors and must come from funds legally available for dividend payments.  On January 7, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.25 per share on our Series B Preferred Stock for the preferred stockholders of record as of January 29, 2014, which was paid on January 30, 2014.  On April 9, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.25 per share on our Series B Preferred Stock for the preferred stockholders of record as of April 29, 2014, which was paid on April 30, 2014.   On July 7, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.25 per share 9.0% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock to preferred stockholders of record on July 29, 2014, which was paid on July 30, 2014.  On October 6, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $2.25 per share 9.0% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock to preferred stockholders of record on October 29, 2014, payable on October 30, 2014.    As of September 30, 2014, we had no accumulated unpaid dividends for our Series B preferred stock.
	Commencing on October 30, 2018, we may redeem, at our option, the Series B Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, at a cash redemption price of $100.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends to, but not including, the redemption date.  If at any time a “Change of Control” occurs, we will have the option to redeem the Series B Preferred Shares, in whole, within 120 days after the date of the Change of Control at the same cash redemption price.  The Series B Preferred Shares have no stated maturity, are not subject to any sinking fund or other mandatory redemption, and are not convertible into or exchangeable for any of our other securities.
	Holders of the Series B Preferred Shares generally have no voting rights except for limited voting rights if dividends payable on the outstanding Series B Preferred Shares are in arrears for nine or more consecutive or non-consecutive quarters, and under certain other limited circumstances.
	Net proceeds from the issuance of the Series B Preferred Shares were approximately $30.0 million, net of underwriter discounts and related costs totaling approximately $1.6 million.

Changes_In_Accumulated_Other_C

Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]	'
Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	Note 16.  Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
	For the three months ending September 30, 2014
	(All Amounts in Thousands)			Gains and Losses on Derivatives Fair Value *		Unrealized Translation (Loss) Income		Defined Benefit Pension Items		Total
	Beginning balance July 1, 2014		$	-4,314	$	-397	$	-9,066	$	-13,777
		Other comprehensive income (loss)
		before reclassification		850		-84		-		766
		Amount reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income (loss)		-393		-		74		-319
	Net current-period other
	comprehensive income (loss)			457		-84		74		447
	Ending balance as of September 30, 2014		$	-3,857	$	-481	$	-8,992	$	-13,330
	*The fair value balance as of September 30, 2014, includes a negative $461,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	For the three months ending September 30, 2014
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components			Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income (Loss) is Presented
	Gains and losses on derivatives fair value
		Interest rate contracts	$	-426	Interest expense
		Foreign exchange contracts		33	Other revenues
				-393	Total before tax
				-	Tax (expense) or benefit
				-393	Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
		Prior service costs		24	A&G Expense
		Actuarial losses		76	A&G Expense
				100	Total before tax
				-26	Tax (expense) or benefit
				74	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	-319	Net of tax
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
	For the three months ending September 30, 2013
	(All Amounts in Thousands)			Gains and Losses on Derivatives Fair Value *		Unrealized Translation (Loss) Income		Defined Benefit Pension Items		Total
	Beginning balance June 30, 2013		$	-5,844	$	-104	$	-16,623	$	-22,571
		Other comprehensive income
		before reclassification		3,275		-307		-		2,968
		Amount reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income		-2,495		-		306		-2,189
	Net current-period other
	comprehensive income (loss)			780		-307		306		779
	Ending balance as of September 30, 2013		$	-5,064	$	-411	$	-16,317	$	-21,792
	*The fair value balance as of September 30, 2013, includes a negative $717,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.
	Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	For the three months ending September 30, 2013
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components			Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income (Loss) is Presented
	Gains and losses on derivatives fair value
		Interest rate contracts	$	-2,444	Interest expense
		Foreign exchange contracts		-51	Other revenues
				-2,495	Total before tax
				-	Tax (expense) or benefit
				-2,495	Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
		Prior service costs		25	A&G Expense
		Actuarial losses		281	A&G Expense
				306	Total before tax
				-	Tax (expense) or benefit
				306	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	-2,189	Net of tax
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
	For the nine months ending September 30, 2014
	(All Amounts in Thousands)			Gains and Losses on Derivatives Fair Value *		Unrealized Translation (Loss) Income		Defined Benefit Pension Items		Total
	Beginning balance as of January 1, 2014		$	-4,279	$	-414	$	-9,217	$	-13,910
	Other comprehensive income (loss)
	before reclassification		1,643		-67		-		1,576
	Amount reclassified from accumulated
	other comprehensive income (loss)		-1,221		-		225		-996
Net current-period other
comprehensive income (loss)			422		-67		225		580
Ending balance as of September 30, 2014		$	-3,857	$	-481	$	-8,992	$	-13,330
*The fair value balance as of September 30, 2014, includes a negative $461,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
For the nine months ending September 30, 2014
(All Amounts in Thousands)
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components			Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income (Loss) is Presented
Gains and losses on derivatives fair value
	Interest rate contracts	$	-1,105	Interest expense
	Foreign exchange contracts		-116	Other revenues
			-1,221	Total before tax
			-	Tax (expense) or benefit
			-1,221	Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
	Prior service costs		73	A&G Expense
	Actuarial losses		227	A&G Expense
			300	Total before tax
			-75	Tax (expense) or benefit
			225	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period		$	-996	Net of tax
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component
For the nine months ending September 30, 2013
(All Amounts in Thousands)			Gains and Losses on Derivatives Fair Value *		Unrealized Translation (Loss) Income		Defined Benefit Pension Items		Total
Beginning balance as of January 1, 2013		$	-7,352	$	-350	$	-17,244	$	-24,946
	Other comprehensive income
	before reclassification		4,070		-61		-		4,009
	Amount reclassified from accumulated
	other comprehensive income		-1,782		-		927		-855
Net current-period other
comprehensive income (loss)			2,288		-61		927		3,154
Ending balance as of September 30, 2013		$	-5,064	$	-411	$	-16,317	$	-21,792
*The fair value balance as of September 30, 2013, includes a negative $717,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
For the nine months ending September 30, 2013
(All Amounts in Thousands)
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components			Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income (Loss) is Presented
Gains and losses on derivatives fair value
	Interest rate contracts	$	-1,796	Interest expense
	Foreign exchange contracts		14	Other revenues
			-1,782	Total before tax
			-	Tax (expense) or benefit
			-1,782	Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
	Prior service costs		75	A&G Expense
	Actuarial losses		852	A&G Expense
			927	Total before tax
			-	Tax (expense) or benefit
			927	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period		$	-855	Net of tax

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Note 17.  Earnings Per Share
	We compute basic earnings per share based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the relevant periods.  Diluted earnings per share also reflect dilutive potential common shares, including shares issuable under restricted stock units using the treasury stock method.  The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:
	(All Amounts in Thousands Except per Share Data)
		Three Months Ended Sept 30,				Nine Months Ended Sept 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator
	Net (Loss) Income	$	-2,565	$	-2,222	$	-6,446	$	1,290
	Preferred Stock Dividends		1,305		1,076		3,916		1,920
	Net (Loss) Income Available to Common Stockholders	$	-3,870	$	-3,298	$	-10,362	$	-630
	Denominator
	Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock
	Outstanding:
	Basic		7,301,657		7,248,350		7,278,695		7,233,807
	Plus:
	Effect of dilutive restrictive stock		-		-		-		-
	Diluted		7,301,657		7,248,350		7,278,695		7,233,807
	Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
	Net (Loss) Income per share - Basic	$	-0.53	$	-0.46	$	-1.42	$	-0.09
	Net (Loss) Income per share - Diluted:	$	-0.53	$	-0.46	$	-1.42	$	-0.09

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Note 18. Fair Value Measurements
	ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. A fair value measurement assumes the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. Under ASC 820, the price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability is not adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, and (iii) able and willing to complete a transaction.
	Fair value measurements require the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with one or more of the following: the market approach, the income approach or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present value on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. The fair value of our interest rate swap agreements is based upon the approximate amounts required to settle the contracts.  Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available under the circumstances. In that regard, ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:
		§		Level 1 Inputs - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
		§		Level 2 Inputs - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (including interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.
		§		Level 3 Inputs - Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect an entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.
	The following table summarizes our financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis as of September 30, 2014, segregated by the above-described levels of valuation inputs:
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total Fair Value
	Derivative Assets	$	-	$	7	$	-	$	7
	Derivative Liabilities	$	-	$	-5,377	$	-	$	-5,377
	The carrying amounts of our accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximated their fair value at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. We estimated the fair value of our variable rate long-term debt at September 30, 2014, including current maturities, to equal approximately $254.7 million due to the variable rate nature of the debt as well as to the underlying value of the collateral.  We have determined that credit risk is not a material factor.

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Note 19.  New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, to amend Accounting Standards Codification Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition”.  The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016.  Early adoption is not permitted.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, to give explicit guidance on whether to treat a performance target that could be achieved after the requisite service period as a performance condition that affects vesting or as a nonvesting condition that affects the grant-date fair value of an award.  ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015.  Earlier adoption is permitted.  The effective date is the same for both public business entities and all other entities.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern”, to give explicit guidance on managements’ requirement to analyze whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable).  ASU 2014-15 are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted.  We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard.

Prior_Period_Revision

Prior Period Revision	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Prior Period Revision [Abstract]	'
Prior Period Revision	'
	Note 20.  Prior Period Revision
	In the first quarter of 2014, we elected to revise our prior year financial statements in accordance with Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB 108) for three previously uncorrected misstatements which impacted the fourth quarter of 2013. The corrections are immaterial to our financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2013. Accordingly, we corrected the balance sheet impact of these errors by revising our previously issued financial statements in our first quarter 10-Q filing. The first revision related to the cutoff of voyage revenues which resulted in a decrease in revenue and a decrease in voyage expenses for a net adjustment to pre-tax income of $70,000. The second correction related to the classification of the short-term and long-term portions of a related party note receivable. This revision decreased our short term note receivable and increased our long term note receivable by $275,000. The third revision related to an increase in our long-term deferred tax assets and a decrease to our deferred income tax expense by $305,000. The total effect of the revisions on retained earnings was an increase of $375,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013. The income statement effect of these entries will be revised in our financial statements for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2013 when the 2013 income statement or related data derived therefrom is included in one of our subsequent filings under the federal security laws.   The financial statement line items impacted by these revisions by more than 1% are presented in the table below in thousands:
				2013
	Financial Statement Line Item	Dollar Impact		As Previously Reported		% Impact		2013 As Revised
	Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	$	-305	$	-11,963	2.54	%	$	-12,268
	Net Income	$	375	$	18,157	2.07	%	$	18,532
	Comprehensive Income	$	375	$	29,163	1.2	%	$	29,538
	The impact of these revisions on Revenue, Voyage Expense, Total Operating Expenses, Operating Income, Income Before Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes and Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities, Retained Earnings, Stockholders’ Equity, Current Assets, Non-Current Assets, Current Liabilities, and Non-Current Liabilities was less than 1% of each line item, respectively.

Early_Lease_Buy_Out

Early Lease Buy Out	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Early Lease Buy Out [Abstract]	'
Early Lease Buy Out	'
	Note 21.  Early Lease Buy Out
	On February 22, 2012, we completed a sale and leaseback arrangement with Wells Fargo Bank NW of our 2007 PCTC vessel.    We leased the vessel back under a ten year lease agreement with early buyout options that could be exercised in 2017 and 2019.  The lease was classified as an operating lease, with the $14.9 million gain on this sale-leaseback deferred and recognized over the term of the lease.  On August 26, 2014, we determined that it was preferential under current market conditions to buy back this vessel with the intent to reflag this vessel to International flag in anticipation of deploying the vessel at a higher operating margin later in 2014.  We reached an agreement with the lessor to repurchase the vessel for $55.6 million and recorded the remaining unamortized deferred gain of $11.2 million as a reduction in the cost basis of the purchased asset.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Note 22.  Subsequent Events
	On October 29, 2014, at the third quarter Board meeting, our management presented a strategic plan to our Directors that included a divestiture of selected under-performing assets.  Subject to a successful divestiture, we could generate approximately $18 - $20 million in net proceeds, after retiring debt collateralized by these assets of approximately $42 million.  We plan to invest these proceeds in existing opportunities that will provide satisfactory returns.  If our Board of Directors approves this plan, we believe that all the criteria necessary to classify these assets as Held for Sale assets will have occurred at that time, and the assets will be recorded at fair value less the cost to sell.  Based on the current fair value  estimates of these assets, we could potentially recognize an impairment loss in the range of $25-30 million, which would be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2014.  As of September 30, 2014, we performed an analysis of the recoverability of the vessels under the Held for Use model using a weighted average probability approach that considered the various alternative sources of cash flows associated with these vessels, including the sale of these assets and their continued use should we not achieve our sales price estimates, or should our Board not approve such sale.   Our evaluation resulted in a conclusion that the carrying values of the vessels were recoverable under the Held for Use model as of September 30, 2014.   Accordingly, no impairment was recorded during the three and nine months periods ended September 30, 2014.
	On October 17, 2014, through one of our wholly owned subsidiaries, we entered into a Memorandum of Agreement for the sale of our single hulled Tanker vessel.  If all conditions are met to this agreement, the transaction could be completed by the second week of November 2014.  Under the current terms, the sales proceeds would be approximately $1.6 million and generate an impairment loss of approximately $3.1 million in the fourth quarter.  As of September 30, 2014, we performed an analysis of the recoverability on the Tanker under the Held for Use model using a weighted average probability approach that considered the various alternative sources of cash flows including the pending sale in order to recover the current carrying value of the Tanker.  Our evaluation resulted in a conclusion that the carrying value of the Tanker was recoverable under the Held for Use model as of September 30, 2014.  Accordingly, no impairment was recorded during the three and nine months periods ended September 30, 2014.

Operating_Segments_Tables

Operating Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Operating Segments [Abstract]	'
Segment Profit And Loss	'
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Jones Act			Pure Car Truck Carriers			Dry Bulk Carriers			Rail-Ferry			Specialty Contracts			Other			Total
	2014
	Fixed Revenue	$	32,101		$	15,290		$	1,910		$	-		$	9,462		$	-		$	58,763
	Variable Revenue		-			3,520			1,786			9,435			1,497			-591			15,647
	Total Revenue from External Customers		32,101			18,810			3,696			9,435			10,959			-591			74,410
	Intersegment Revenues(Eliminated)		-			-			-			-			-			-4,321			-4,321
	Intersegment Expenses Eliminated		-			-			-			-			-			4,321			4,321
	Voyage Expenses		25,340			16,199			2,933			7,940			10,351			-1,134			61,629
	Loss (Income) of Unconsolidated Entities		-			-			373			81			-278			-			176
	Gross Voyage Profit	$	6,761		$	2,611		$	390		$	1,414		$	886		$	543		$	12,605
	Gross Voyage Profit Margin		21	%		14	%		11	%		15	%		8	%		92	%		17	%
	2013
	Fixed Revenue	$	31,003		$	14,843		$	919		$	-		$	7,928		$	-		$	54,693
	Variable Revenue		-			7,990			4,634			10,419			227			-25			23,245
	Total Revenue from External Customers		31,003			22,833			5,553			10,419			8,155			-25			77,938
	Intersegment Revenues (Eliminated)		-			-			-			-			-			-5,519			-5,519
	Intersegment Expenses Eliminated		-			-			-			-			-			5,519			5,519
	Voyage Expenses		24,400			19,728			4,801			8,494			7,602			-193			64,832
	Loss of Unconsolidated Entities		-			-			315			45			-			-			360
	Gross Voyage Profit	$	6,603		$	3,105		$	437		$	1,880		$	553		$	168		$	12,746
	Gross Voyage Profit Margin		21	%		14	%		8	%		18	%		7	%		-672	%		16	%
	The following table presents information about segment profit and loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
	RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
	NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30, 2014
	COMPARED TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30, 2013
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Jones Act			Pure Car Truck Carriers			Dry Bulk Carriers			Rail-Ferry			Specialty Contracts			Other			Total
	2014
	Fixed Revenue	$	94,408		$	46,200		$	5,194		$	-		$	26,650		$	-		$	172,452
	Variable Revenue		-			11,319			8,881			27,101			4,624			-521			51,404
	Total Revenue from External Customers		94,408			57,519			14,075			27,101			31,274			-521			223,856
	Intersegment Revenues(Eliminated)		-			-			-			-			-			-12,963			-12,963
	Intersegment Expenses Eliminated		-			-			-			-			-			12,963			12,963
	Voyage Expenses		77,370			50,355			9,992			22,874			28,826			-1,831			187,586
	Loss (Income) of Unconsolidated Entities		-			-			542			148			-326			-			364
	Gross Voyage Profit	$	17,038		$	7,164		$	3,541		$	4,079		$	2,774		$	1,310		$	35,906
	Gross Voyage Profit Margin		18	%		12	%		25	%		15	%		9	%		-252	%		16	%
	2013
	Fixed Revenue	$	90,581		$	48,043		$	2,457		$	-		$	21,519		$	-		$	162,600
	Variable Revenue		-			27,755			12,183			29,115			2,253			53			71,359
	Total Revenue from External Customers		90,581			75,798			14,640			29,115			23,772			53			233,959
	Intersegment Revenues (Eliminated)		-			-			-			-			-			-16,557			-16,557
	Intersegment Expenses Eliminated		-			-			-			-			-			16,557			16,557
	Voyage Expenses		72,106			63,574			14,688			23,894			22,100			-431			195,931
	Loss of Unconsolidated Entities		-			-			653			52			-			-			705
	Gross Voyage Profit (Loss)	$	18,475		$	12,224		$	-701		$	5,169		$	1,672		$	484		$	37,323
	Gross Voyage Profit Margin		20	%		16	%		-5	%		18	%		7	%		913	%		16	%
Reconciliation Of The Totals Reported For The Operating Segments	'
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Year to date as of September 30,
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenues	$	74,410		$	77,938		$	223,856		$	233,959
	Voyage Expenses*		61,629			64,832			187,586			195,931
	Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities		176			360			364			705
	Gross Voyage Profit		12,605			12,746			35,906			37,323
	Vessel Depreciation		6,290			6,130			19,528			17,705
	Other Depreciation		18			17			54			51
	Gross Profit		6,297			6,599			16,324			19,567
	Other Operating Expenses:
	Administrative and General Expenses		5,398			4,994			16,209			16,597
	Loss on Sale  of Other Assets		1			6			1			6
	Less:  Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities		-176			-360			-364			-705
	Total Other Operating Expenses		5,223			4,640			15,846			15,898
	Operating Income	$	1,074		$	1,959		$	478		$	3,669
	* Includes Intangible Amortization

Inventory_Tables

Inventory (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory [Abstract]	'
Inventory By Class	'
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		September 30,		December 31,
	Inventory Classes		2014		2013
	Spare Parts Inventory	$	4,195	$	3,968
	Fuel Inventory		4,547		4,663
	Warehouse Inventory		2,501		2,691
		$	11,243	$	11,322

Investment_In_Unconsolidated_E1

Investment In Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Investment In Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract]	'
Summarized Equity In Net Loss Of Unconsolidated Entities	'
			Three Months ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
	Oslo Bulk, AS	$	-55	$	-193	$	-142	$	-290
	Oslo Bulk Holding Pte, Ltd		-318		-122		-400		-363
	Terminales Transgolfo,  S . A .  D E  C . V .		-81		-45		-148		-52
	Brattholmen Shipping, Ltd		30		-		30		-
	Saltholmen Shipping, Ltd		248		-		296		-
	Total Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	$	-176	$	-360	$	-364	$	-705

Goodwill_Other_Intangible_Asse1

Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges	'
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
		Amortization Period	Balance at      June 30, 2014		Additions		Amortization		Non-Cash Additions		Balance at September 30, 2014
	Indefinite Life Intangibles
	Goodwill	n/a	$	2,735	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,735
	Total Indefinite Life Intangibles		$	2,735	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,735
	Definite Life Intangibles
	Trade names - FSI	240 months	$	58	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	58
	Trade names - UOS	96 months		1,449		-		-57		-		1,392
	Customer Relationships - FSI	240 months		386		-		-6		-		380
	Customer Relationships - UOS	96 months		24,805		-		-966		-		23,839
	Total Definite Life Intangibles		$	26,698	$	-	$	-1,029	$	-	$	25,669
	Deferred Charges
	Drydocking Costs	various	$	22,284	$	2,940	$	-5,154	$	2,520	$	22,590
	Financing Charges and Other	various		2,991		619		-563		347		3,394
	Total Deferred Charges		$	25,275	$	3,559	$	-5,717	$	2,867	$	25,984
	Amortization expense for intangible assets was approximately $3.1 million and $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Amortization expense for deferred charges was approximately $14.6 million and $7.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The following table presents the rollforward of goodwill, other intangible assets, and deferred charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
		Amortization Period	Balance at December 31, 2013		Additions		Amortization		Non-Cash Additions		Balance at September 30, 2014
	Indefinite Life Intangibles
	Goodwill	n/a	$	2,735	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,735
	Total Indefinite Life Intangibles		$	2,735	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	2,735
	Definite Life Intangibles
	Trade names - FSI	240 months	$	60	$	-	$	-2	$	-	$	58
	Trade names - UOS	96 months		1,561		-		-169		-		1,392
	Customer Relationships - FSI	240 months		396		-		-16		-		380
	Customer Relationships - UOS	96 months		26,739		-		-2,900		-		23,839
	Total Definite Life Intangibles		$	28,756	$	-	$	-3,087	$	-	$	25,669
	Deferred Charges
	Drydocking Costs	various	$	26,428	$	7,038	$	-13,745	$	2,869	$	22,590
	Financing Charges and Other	various		2,881		1,034		-868		347		3,394
	Total Deferred Charges		$	29,309	$	8,072	$	-14,613	$	3,216	$	25,984

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
			Pension Plan				Postretirement Benefits
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Three Months Ended September 30,				Three Months Ended September 30,
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	155	$	124	$	4	$	6
	Interest cost		381		330		144		119
	Expected return on plan assets		-571		-560		-		-
	Amortization of prior service cost		-1		-1		25		25
	Amortization of Net Loss		32		220		44		63
	Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	$	-4	$	113	$	217	$	213
	The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension plan and postretirement benefits plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			Pension Plan				Postretirement Benefits
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Nine Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	464	$	504	$	11	$	18
	Interest cost		1,143		1,002		433		357
	Expected return on plan assets		-1,797		-1,674		-		-
	Amortization of prior service cost		-2		-3		75		75
	Amortization of Net Loss		96		666		131		189
	Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	$	-96	$	495	$	650	$	639

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments [Abstract]

'

Notional And Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments

'

Asset Derivatives

Liability Derivatives

2014

2014

Current Notional

Balance Sheet

Fair Value

Balance Sheet

Fair Value

(All Amounts in Thousands)

Amount

Location

Location

Interest Rate Swaps - L/T*

$

42,000

$

-

Other Liabilities

$

-5,262

Foreign Exchange Contracts

31,231

Other Current Assets

7

Current Liabilities

$

-115

Total Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

$

73,231

$

7

$

($5,377)

*We have outstanding a variable-to-fixed interest rate swap with respect to a Yen-based facility for the financing of a PCTC delivered in March 2010.   The notional amount under this contract is $42.0 million (based on a Yen to USD exchange rate of 109.65 as of September 30, 2014).  With the bank exercising its option to reduce the underlying Yen loan from 80% to 65% funding of the vessel’s delivery cost, the 15% reduction represents the ineffective portion of this swap, which consists of the portion of the derivative instrument that is no longer supported by underlying borrowings.  The change in fair value related to the ineffective portion of this swap is reflected in our statement of income (loss) for the third quarter of 2014 as an $89,000 gain. The fair value balance as of September 30, 2014, includes a negative $461,000 balance related to an interest rate swap associated with our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.

Derivative Instruments, Effect On Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

'

Gain(Loss) Recognized in OCI*

Location of Gain(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL** to Income

Amount of Gain(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL to Income

Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income from Ineffective portion

(All Amounts in Thousands)

2014

2014

2014

Interest Rate Swaps

$

446

Interest Expense

$

1,048

$

57

Foreign Exchange Contracts

-24

Other Revenues

116

-

Total

$

422

$

1,164

$

57

*  Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

**Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Interest Rate Derivatives

'

(All Amounts in Thousands)

Effective

Termination

Current

Date

Date

Notional Amount*

Swap Rate

Type

3/15/09

9/15/20

$

42,000

2.065

%

Variable-to-Fixed

*Notional amount converted from Yen at September 30, 2014 at a Yen to USD exchange rate of 109.65.

Notional Amount Of Foreign Exchange Contracts

'

(All Amounts in Thousands)

Transaction Date

Type of Currency

Amount Available in Dollars

Effective Date

Expiration Date

13-Aug

Peso

$

300

14-Jan

14-Dec

13-Nov

Peso

150

14-Jan

14-Dec

14-May

Yen

831

14-May

14-Dec

14-May

Yen

831

14-May

15-Mar

14-May

Yen

28,219

15-Jan

15-Dec

14-Sep

Peso

900

15-Jan

15-Dec

$

31,231

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt	'
			Interest Rate					Total Principal Due
	(All Amount in Thousands)		September 30,		December 31,		Maturity	September 30,		December 31,
	Description of Secured Debt		2014		2013		Date	2014		2013
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-1	2.7331	%	2.7451	%	2018	$	12,884	$	15,460
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate		2.7346-2.7381	%	2.7400	%	2018		42,320		45,081
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate		2.5040	%	2.5188	%	2017		9,704		11,383
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-5	2.9015	%	2.9181	%	2021		22,766		12,780
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-1	2.7326	%	2.7384	%	2018		15,708		16,651
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-2	3.6179	%	2.8964	%	2020		27,866		31,437
	Notes Payable – Variable Rate	-3	3.9900	%	3.7500	%	2018		42,750		44,437
	Notes Payable – Fixed Rate	-4	4.3500	%	N/A		2020		38,500		-
	Note Payable - Mortgage	-6							5		-
	Line of Credit	-3	3.9100	%	3.6700	%	2018		41,000		21,000
									253,503		198,229
			Less Current Maturities						-23,347		-19,213
								$	230,156	$	179,016
		1		We entered into a variable rate financing agreement with ING Bank N.V., London branch on June 20, 2011 for a seven year facility to finance the acquisition of a Capesize vessel and a Supramax Bulk Carrier newbuilding, both of which we acquired a 100% interest in as a result of our acquisition of Dry Bulk.  Pursuant to the terms of the facility, the lender agreed to provide a secured term loan facility divided into two tranches: Tranche A, fully drawn on June 20, 2011 in the amount of $24.1 million, and Tranche B, providing up to $23.3 million of additional credit. Under Tranche B, we drew $6.1 million in November 2011 and $12.7 million in January 2012.
		2		We have an interest rate swap agreement in place to fix the interest rate on our variable rate note payable expiring in 2020 at 2.065%. After applicable margin adjustments, the effective interest rate on this note payable is fixed at 5.565%. The swap agreement is for the same term as the associated note payable.
		3		As described in greater detail above, our senior secured Credit Facility matures on September 24, 2018 and includes a term loan facility in the principal amount of $45 million and a LOC in the principal amount up to $50 million. The LOC facility includes a $20 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $5 million sublimit for swingline loans.
		4		We entered into a fixed rate financing agreement with DVB Bank SE, on August 26, 2014 in the amount of $38.5 million, collateralized by our 2007 PCTC at a rate of 4.35% with 24 quarterly payments with a final balloon payment of $20.7 million in August 2020.
		5		During August 2014, we paid off our $11.4 million loan with DnB ASA and obtained a new loan with RBS Asset Finance in the amount of $23.0 million collateralized by one of our 1999 PCTCs at a variable rate of 30 day Libor rate plus 2.75% payable in 84 monthly installments with the final payment due August 2021.
		6		Represents consideration given in connection with the proposed construction financing relating to the building we plan to renovate as our new New Orleans headquarters building.

Other_Long_Term_Liabilities_Ta

Other Long Term Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Long Term Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Other Long Term Liabilities	'
			September 30,		December 31,
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		2014		2013
	Deferred Gains, net of Amortization	$	18,853	$	34,009
	Pension and Post Retirement		9,851		10,339
	Alabama Lease Incentive		6,026		6,887
	Insurance Reserves		4,591		5,521
	Derivatives		5,262		4,412
	Other		2,463		4,138
		$	47,046	$	65,306

Stock_Based_Compensation_Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Activity For Stock Awards	'
		2014
		Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
	Non-vested - December 31, 2013	-			-
	Unrestricted Shares Granted	4,470		$	26.80
	Shares Vested	-4,470		$	26.80
	Non-vested - September 30, 2014	-			-
Schedule Of Assumptions Used	'
		2014 Awards								2013 Awards						2012 Awards
		1 Year Vest				3 Year Vest				1 Year Vest			3 Year Vest			1 Year Vest			3 Year Vest
	Stock Price	$	25.95			$	25.95			$	17.66		$	17.66		$	19.35		$	19.35
	Expected Volatilities		44.30	%			40.02	%			33.50	%		37.03	%		44.31	%		40.50	%
	Correlation Coefficients		0.374				0.554				0.473			0.625			0.719			0.694
	Risk Free Rate		0.10	%			0.72	%			0.10	%		0.31	%		0.16	%		0.34	%
	Dividend Yield		3.85	%			3.85	%			5.70	%		5.70	%		5.17	%		5.17	%
	Simulated Fair Value	$	23.03			$	25.46			$	15.33		$	16.57		$	17.73		$	18.88
	Fair Value as a % of Grant		88.74	%			98.10	%			86.81	%		93.83	%		91.63	%		97.57	%
Schedule Of Compensation Expense And Reductions In Earnings Per Share	'
		Three Months ended September 30,						Nine Months ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Expense:
	Stock Grants to Outside Directors	$	30,000		$	30,000		$	90,000		$	90,000
	RSUs Awards to Officers	$	322,000		$	272,000		$	1,093,000		$	933,000
	Related Reduction in
	Earnings Per Share 1	$	-0.03		$	-0.03		$	-0.11		$	-0.09
	1  Same for basic and diluted earnings per share
Summary Of RSU Activity And Related Information	'
		Number of RSU's			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Non-vested - December 31, 2013	131,100		$	18.77
	Additional Awards Granted	15,138			16.63
	Awards Granted	42,650			24.99
	Awards Exercised	-48,849			24.97
	Awards Cancelled	-25,639			24.97
	Non-vested - September 30, 2014	114,400		$	22.07

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity	'
				Stockholders'
	(All Amounts in Thousands)			Equity
	Balance December 31, 2013		$	336,540
	Net Loss			-6,446
	Common Stock Dividends*			-5,569
	Preferred Stock Dividends			-3,916
	Unrealized Foreign Currency Translation Gain			-67
	Net Change in Fair Value of Derivatives			422
	Net Change in Funding Status of Defined Benefit Plan			225
	Issuance of stock-based compensation			544
	Balance September 30, 2014		$	321,733
	*Includes $105,000 of dividends accrued but not paid during the period with respect to unvested equity incentive awards.
Issuer Purchases Of Equity Securities	'
	ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
	Period	(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased	(b) Average Price Paid per Share	(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan	(d) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
	July 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014	-	-	-	285,377
	August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014	-	-	-	285,377
	September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014	-	-	-	285,377
Cash Dividends Paid	'
	(All Amounts in Thousands Except per Share Data )						Total
					Per Share		Dividend
	Record Date		Payment Date		Amount		Paid
	17-Feb-14		3-Mar-14	$	0.250	$	1,813
	16-May-14		3-Jun-14	$	0.250		1,826
	15-Aug-14		4-Sep-14	$	0.250		1,825
						$	5,464
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we paid cash dividends in respect of our Series A and Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock as follows:
	(All Amounts in Thousands Except per Share Data )						Total
					Per Share		Dividend
	Record Date	Series	Payment Date		Amount		Paid
	29-Jan-14	A	30-Jan-14	$	2.375	$	594
	29-Jan-14	B	30-Jan-14	$	2.250		712
	29-Apr-14	A	30-Apr-14	$	2.375		594
	29-Apr-14	B	30-Apr-14	$	2.250		711
	29-Jul-14	A	30-Jul-14	$	2.375		594
	29-Jul-14	B	30-Jul-14	$	2.250		711
						$	3,916

Changes_In_Accumulated_Other_C1

Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]	'
Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss By Component	'
	(All Amounts in Thousands)			Gains and Losses on Derivatives Fair Value *		Unrealized Translation (Loss) Income		Defined Benefit Pension Items		Total
	Beginning balance July 1, 2014		$	-4,314	$	-397	$	-9,066	$	-13,777
		Other comprehensive income (loss)
		before reclassification		850		-84		-		766
		Amount reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income (loss)		-393		-		74		-319
	Net current-period other
	comprehensive income (loss)			457		-84		74		447
	Ending balance as of September 30, 2014		$	-3,857	$	-481	$	-8,992	$	-13,330
	*The fair value balance as of September 30, 2014, includes a negative $461,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.
	(All Amounts in Thousands)			Gains and Losses on Derivatives Fair Value *		Unrealized Translation (Loss) Income		Defined Benefit Pension Items		Total
	Beginning balance June 30, 2013		$	-5,844	$	-104	$	-16,623	$	-22,571
		Other comprehensive income
		before reclassification		3,275		-307		-		2,968
		Amount reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income		-2,495		-		306		-2,189
	Net current-period other
	comprehensive income (loss)			780		-307		306		779
	Ending balance as of September 30, 2013		$	-5,064	$	-411	$	-16,317	$	-21,792
	*The fair value balance as of September 30, 2013, includes a negative $717,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.
	(All Amounts in Thousands)			Gains and Losses on Derivatives Fair Value *		Unrealized Translation (Loss) Income		Defined Benefit Pension Items		Total
	Beginning balance as of January 1, 2014		$	-4,279	$	-414	$	-9,217	$	-13,910
		Other comprehensive income (loss)
		before reclassification		1,643		-67		-		1,576
		Amount reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income (loss)		-1,221		-		225		-996
	Net current-period other
	comprehensive income (loss)			422		-67		225		580
	Ending balance as of September 30, 2014		$	-3,857	$	-481	$	-8,992	$	-13,330
	*The fair value balance as of September 30, 2014, includes a negative $461,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.
	(All Amounts in Thousands)			Gains and Losses on Derivatives Fair Value *		Unrealized Translation (Loss) Income		Defined Benefit Pension Items		Total
	Beginning balance as of January 1, 2013		$	-7,352	$	-350	$	-17,244	$	-24,946
		Other comprehensive income
		before reclassification		4,070		-61		-		4,009
		Amount reclassified from accumulated
		other comprehensive income		-1,782		-		927		-855
	Net current-period other
	comprehensive income (loss)			2,288		-61		927		3,154
	Ending balance as of September 30, 2013		$	-5,064	$	-411	$	-16,317	$	-21,792
	*The fair value balance as of September 30, 2013, includes a negative $717,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.
Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components			Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income (Loss) is Presented
	Gains and losses on derivatives fair value
		Interest rate contracts	$	-426	Interest expense
		Foreign exchange contracts		33	Other revenues
				-393	Total before tax
				-	Tax (expense) or benefit
				-393	Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
		Prior service costs		24	A&G Expense
		Actuarial losses		76	A&G Expense
				100	Total before tax
				-26	Tax (expense) or benefit
				74	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	-319	Net of tax
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components			Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income (Loss) is Presented
	Gains and losses on derivatives fair value
		Interest rate contracts	$	-2,444	Interest expense
		Foreign exchange contracts		-51	Other revenues
				-2,495	Total before tax
				-	Tax (expense) or benefit
				-2,495	Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
		Prior service costs		25	A&G Expense
		Actuarial losses		281	A&G Expense
				306	Total before tax
				-	Tax (expense) or benefit
				306	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	-2,189	Net of tax
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components			Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income (Loss) is Presented
	Gains and losses on derivatives fair value
		Interest rate contracts	$	-1,105	Interest expense
		Foreign exchange contracts		-116	Other revenues
				-1,221	Total before tax
				-	Tax (expense) or benefit
				-1,221	Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
		Prior service costs		73	A&G Expense
		Actuarial losses		227	A&G Expense
				300	Total before tax
				-75	Tax (expense) or benefit
				225	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	-996	Net of tax
	(All Amounts in Thousands)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components			Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income (Loss) is Presented
	Gains and losses on derivatives fair value
		Interest rate contracts	$	-1,796	Interest expense
		Foreign exchange contracts		14	Other revenues
				-1,782	Total before tax
				-	Tax (expense) or benefit
				-1,782	Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items
		Prior service costs		75	A&G Expense
		Actuarial losses		852	A&G Expense
				927	Total before tax
				-	Tax (expense) or benefit
				927	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	-855	Net of tax

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
		Three Months Ended Sept 30,				Nine Months Ended Sept 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator
	Net (Loss) Income	$	-2,565	$	-2,222	$	-6,446	$	1,290
	Preferred Stock Dividends		1,305		1,076		3,916		1,920
	Net (Loss) Income Available to Common Stockholders	$	-3,870	$	-3,298	$	-10,362	$	-630
	Denominator
	Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock
	Outstanding:
	Basic		7,301,657		7,248,350		7,278,695		7,233,807
	Plus:
	Effect of dilutive restrictive stock		-		-		-		-
	Diluted		7,301,657		7,248,350		7,278,695		7,233,807
	Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
	Net (Loss) Income per share - Basic	$	-0.53	$	-0.46	$	-1.42	$	-0.09
	Net (Loss) Income per share - Diluted:	$	-0.53	$	-0.46	$	-1.42	$	-0.09

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Financial Assets And Financial Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring And Non-Recurring Basis	'
	(All Amounts in Thousands)		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs		Total Fair Value
	Derivative Assets	$	-	$	7	$	-	$	7
	Derivative Liabilities	$	-	$	-5,377	$	-	$	-5,377

Prior_Period_Revision_Tables

Prior Period Revision (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Prior Period Revision [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Financial Statement Line Items Impacted By Revisions By More Than 1%	'
				2013
	Financial Statement Line Item	Dollar Impact		As Previously Reported		% Impact		2013 As Revised
	Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	$	-305	$	-11,963	2.54	%	$	-12,268
	Net Income	$	375	$	18,157	2.07	%	$	18,532
	Comprehensive Income	$	375	$	29,163	1.2	%	$	29,538

Basis_Of_Preparation_Details

Basis Of Preparation (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Basis Of Preparation [Abstract]	'
Minimum percentage of ownership considered for consolidation (in hundredths)	50.00%
Minimum percentage of ownership considered for equity method of accounting for investments (in hundredths)	20.00%
Maximum percentage of ownership considered for equity method of accounting for investments (in hundredths)	50.00%
Maximum percentage of ownership considered for cost method of accounting for investments (in hundredths)	20.00%

Out_Of_Period_Adjustments_Deta

Out Of Period Adjustments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Out Of Period Adjustments [Abstract]	'
Increase to pre-tax income due to correction of error	$108,000
Decrease to net loss due to correction of error	$61,000

Operating_Segments_Segment_Pro

Operating Segments (Segment Profit And Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
			segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	'	'	6	'
Fixed Revenue	$58,763	$54,693	$172,452	$162,600
Variable Revenue	15,647	23,245	51,404	71,359
Total Revenues	74,410	77,938	223,856	233,959
Expenses	73,336	75,979	223,378	230,290
Voyage Expenses	61,629	64,832	187,586	195,931
Loss (Income) of Unconsolidated Entities	176	360	364	705
Gross Voyage Profit (Loss)	12,605	12,746	35,906	37,323
Gross Voyage Profit Margin Percentage (in hundredths)	17.00%	16.00%	16.00%	16.00%
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	-4,321	-5,519	-12,963	-16,557
Intersegment Expenses Eliminated	4,321	5,519	12,963	16,557
External Customers [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	74,410	77,938	223,856	233,959
Jones Act [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fixed Revenue	32,101	31,003	94,408	90,581
Voyage Expenses	25,340	24,400	77,370	72,106
Gross Voyage Profit (Loss)	6,761	6,603	17,038	18,475
Gross Voyage Profit Margin Percentage (in hundredths)	21.00%	21.00%	18.00%	20.00%
Jones Act [Member] | External Customers [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	32,101	31,003	94,408	90,581
PCTC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fixed Revenue	15,290	14,843	46,200	48,043
Variable Revenue	3,520	7,990	11,319	27,755
Voyage Expenses	16,199	19,728	50,355	63,574
Gross Voyage Profit (Loss)	2,611	3,105	7,164	12,224
Gross Voyage Profit Margin Percentage (in hundredths)	14.00%	14.00%	12.00%	16.00%
PCTC [Member] | External Customers [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	18,810	22,833	57,519	75,798
Dry Bulk Carriers [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fixed Revenue	1,910	919	5,194	2,457
Variable Revenue	1,786	4,634	8,881	12,183
Voyage Expenses	2,933	4,801	9,992	14,688
Loss (Income) of Unconsolidated Entities	373	315	542	653
Gross Voyage Profit (Loss)	390	437	3,541	-701
Gross Voyage Profit Margin Percentage (in hundredths)	11.00%	8.00%	25.00%	-5.00%
Dry Bulk Carriers [Member] | External Customers [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	3,696	5,553	14,075	14,640
Rail-Ferry Service [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Variable Revenue	9,435	10,419	27,101	29,115
Voyage Expenses	7,940	8,494	22,874	23,894
Loss (Income) of Unconsolidated Entities	81	45	148	52
Gross Voyage Profit (Loss)	1,414	1,880	4,079	5,169
Gross Voyage Profit Margin Percentage (in hundredths)	15.00%	18.00%	15.00%	18.00%
Rail-Ferry Service [Member] | External Customers [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	9,435	10,419	27,101	29,115
Specialty Contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Fixed Revenue	9,462	7,928	26,650	21,519
Variable Revenue	1,497	227	4,624	2,253
Voyage Expenses	10,351	7,602	28,826	22,100
Loss (Income) of Unconsolidated Entities	-278	'	-326	'
Gross Voyage Profit (Loss)	886	553	2,774	1,672
Gross Voyage Profit Margin Percentage (in hundredths)	8.00%	7.00%	9.00%	7.00%
Specialty Contracts [Member] | External Customers [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	10,959	8,155	31,274	23,772
Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Variable Revenue	-591	-25	-521	53
Voyage Expenses	-1,134	-193	-1,831	-431
Gross Voyage Profit (Loss)	543	168	1,310	484
Gross Voyage Profit Margin Percentage (in hundredths)	92.00%	-672.00%	-252.00%	913.00%
Other [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	-4,321	-5,519	-12,963	-16,557
Intersegment Expenses Eliminated	4,321	5,519	12,963	16,557
Other [Member] | External Customers [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	($591)	($25)	($521)	$53

Operating_Segments_Reconciliat

Operating Segments (Reconciliation Of The Totals Reported For The Operating Segments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating Segments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Total Revenues	$74,410	$77,938	$223,856	$233,959
Voyage Expenses	61,629	64,832	187,586	195,931
Gross Voyage Profit	12,605	12,746	35,906	37,323
Vessel Depreciation	6,290	6,130	19,528	17,705
Other Depreciation	18	17	54	51
Gross Profit	6,297	6,599	16,324	19,567
Administrative and General Expenses	5,398	4,994	16,209	16,597
Loss on Sale of Other Assets	1	6	1	6
Less: Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	-176	-360	-364	-705
Total Other Operating Expenses	5,223	4,640	15,846	15,898
Operating Income	$1,074	$1,959	$478	$3,669

Inventory_Details

Inventory (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory [Abstract]	'	'
Spare Parts Inventory	$4,195	$3,968
Fuel Inventory	4,547	4,663
Warehouse Inventory	2,501	2,691
Inventory	$11,243	$11,322

Investment_In_Unconsolidated_E2

Investment In Unconsolidated Entities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
	item
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Payment for investment in Unconsolidated Entities	$7,887	$500
Number of vessels immediately employed on long-term bareboat charters	4	'
Saltholmen Shipping Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investee ownership interest	30.00%	'
Payment for investment in Unconsolidated Entities	5,900	'
Brattholmen Shipping Ltd. [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Equity investee ownership interest	30.00%	'
Payment for investment in Unconsolidated Entities	$2,000	'
Brattholmen Shipping Ltd. [Member] | Asphalt Tankers [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'
Number of vessels owned or operated	2	'

Investment_In_Unconsolidated_E3

Investment In Unconsolidated Entities (Summarized Equity In Net Loss Of Unconsolidated Entities) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	($176)	($360)	($364)	($705)
Oslo Bulk, AS [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	-55	-193	-142	-290
Oslo Bulk Holding Pte, Ltd (formerly Tony Bulkers) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	-318	-122	-400	-363
Terminales Transgolfo, S.A. DE C.V. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	-81	-45	-148	-52
Brattholmen Shipping Ltd. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	30	'	30	'
Saltholmen Shipping Ltd. [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Entities	$248	'	$296	'

Goodwill_Other_Intangible_Asse2

Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Amortization	$1,029	$1,521	$3,087	$4,669
Amortization expense for deferred charges	$5,700	$3,300	$14,615	$7,525

Goodwill_Other_Intangible_Asse3

Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges (Schedule Of Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets, And Deferred Charges) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$2,735	'	$2,735	'
Goodwill, Ending Balance	2,735	'	2,735	'
Total Indefinite Life Intangibles, Beginning Balance	2,735	'	2,735	'
Total Indefinite Life Intangibles, Ending Balance	2,735	'	2,735	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Beginning Balance	26,698	'	28,756	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Amortization	-1,029	-1,521	-3,087	-4,669
Definite Life Intangibles, Ending Balance	25,669	'	25,669	'
Drydocking Costs, Beginning Balance	22,284	'	26,428	'
Drydocking Costs, Additions	2,940	'	7,038	'
Drydocking Costs, Amortization	-5,154	'	-13,745	'
Drydocking Costs, Non-Cash Additions	2,520	'	2,869	'
Drydocking Costs, Ending Balance	22,590	'	22,590	'
Financing Charges and Other, Beginning Balance	2,991	'	2,881	'
Financing Charges and Other, Additions	619	'	1,034	'
Financing Charges and Other, Amortization	-563	'	-868	'
Financing Charges and Other, Non-Cash Additions	347	'	347	'
Financing Charges and Other, Ending Balance	3,394	'	3,394	'
Total Deferred Charges, Beginning Balance	25,275	'	29,309	'
Total Deferred Charges, Additions	3,559	'	8,072	'
Total Deferred Charges, Amortization	-5,717	'	-14,613	'
Total Deferred Charges, Non-Cash Additions	2,867	'	3,216	'
Total Deferred Charges, Ending Balance	25,984	'	25,984	'
Trade Names [Member] | Frascati Shops, Inc. And Tower, LLC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization period	'240 months	'	'240 months	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Beginning Balance	58	'	60	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Amortization	'	'	-2	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Ending Balance	58	'	58	'
Trade Names [Member] | United Ocean Services, LLC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization period	'96 months	'	'96 months	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Beginning Balance	1,449	'	1,561	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Amortization	-57	'	-169	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Ending Balance	1,392	'	1,392	'
Customer Relationships [Member] | Frascati Shops, Inc. And Tower, LLC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization period	'240 months	'	'240 months	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Beginning Balance	386	'	396	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Amortization	-6	'	-16	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Ending Balance	380	'	380	'
Customer Relationships [Member] | United Ocean Services, LLC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization period	'96 months	'	'96 months	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Beginning Balance	24,805	'	26,739	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Amortization	-966	'	-2,900	'
Definite Life Intangibles, Ending Balance	$23,839	'	$23,839	'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	$1,141	$18	$912	$68	($12,268)
(Loss) income before taxes and equity in net loss unconsolidated entities	($1,248)	($1,844)	($5,170)	$2,063	'

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 26, 2014
		Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	U.S. Customs And Border Protection [Member]
			item
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Period of notice, deposits to be refunded by	'30 days	'	'
Deposit reclassified to current receivable	$3,800,000	'	'
Interest from construction in progress reclassified to current receivable	300,000	'	'
Deposit and interest reclassified to current receivable	4,100,000	'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	9,000,000	8,000,000	'
Number of affiliates that allegedly failed to properly report the importation of spare parts consumed by vessels	'	'	2
Amount of proposed duty	'	'	2,100,000
Amount of proposed penalty on assessment	'	'	$8,400,000

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]	'
Contribution to pension plan	$450,000

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Compone

Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Pension Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$155	$124	$464	$504
Interest cost	381	330	1,143	1,002
Expected return on plan assets	-571	-560	-1,797	-1,674
Amortization of prior service cost	-1	-1	-2	-3
Amortization of Net Loss	32	220	96	666
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	-4	113	-96	495
Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	4	6	11	18
Interest cost	144	119	433	357
Amortization of prior service cost	25	25	75	75
Amortization of Net Loss	44	63	131	189
Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)	$217	$213	$650	$639

Derivative_Instruments_Narrati

Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details)

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Aug. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Nov. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

contract

contract

USD ($)

JPY (¥)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]

Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]

Foreign Exchange Contract 1 [Member]

Foreign Exchange Contract 1 [Member]

Foreign Exchange Contract 2 [Member]

Foreign Exchange Contract 2 [Member]

Foreign Exchange Contract 3 [Member]

Foreign Exchange Contract 3 [Member]

July Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]

contract

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

MXN

USD ($)

MXN

USD ($)

MXN

JPY (¥)

contract

item

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum potential future exposure on derivatives

'

'

$5,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrealized loss related to derivative instruments included in accumulated other comprehensive loss

'

'

'

'

3,900,000

4,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of forward purchase contracts

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of foreign currency derivatives held

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

Number of quarterly loan installments coincided by contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

Derivatives, current notional amount

'

'

'

3,300,000,000

'

'

'

1,200,000

'

600,000

'

900,000

'

3,100,000,000

Exchange rate

'

'

'

102.53

'

'

'

'

13.6103

'

13.3003

'

13.6007

'

Projected Peso exposure represented by Mexican Peso foreign exchange contracts (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of expired contracts

1

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Approximate amount of quarterly loan installments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

85,000,000

Derivatives, notional amount remaining after quarterly loan installments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

¥ 2,885,000,000

Derivative_Instruments_Notiona

Derivative Instruments (Notional And Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments) (Details)

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

USD ($)

JPY (¥)

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]

Interest Rate Swap - LT [Member]

Interest Rate Swap - LT [Member]

Other Liabilities [Member]

Other Current Assets [Member]

Current Liabilities [Member]

Oslo Bulk, AS [Member]

Oslo Bulk, AS [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

JPY (¥)

Interest Rate Swap - LT [Member]

Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]

Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Asset derivatives, current notional amount

$31,231,000

'

'

'

'

'

$31,231,000

'

'

'

Liability derivatives, current notional amount

'

'

'

42,000,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivatives, current notional amount

'

3,300,000,000

73,231,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Asset derivatives, fair value

'

'

7,000

'

'

'

7,000

'

'

'

Liability derivatives, fair value

'

'

-5,377,000

'

'

-5,262,000

[1]

'

-115,000

'

'

Exchange rate

'

102.53

'

'

109.65

'

'

'

'

'

Original funding of vessel's delivery cost (in hundredths)

80.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revised funding of vessel's delivery cost (in hundredths)

65.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reduction in funding of vessel's delivery cost (in hundredths)

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in fair value related to ineffective portion of derivative instrument, gain

89,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Negative balance related to an interest rate swap in Oslo Bulk AS

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$461,000

'

Ownership percentage (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.00%

25.00%

[1]

We have outstanding a variable-to-fixed interest rate swap with respect to a Yen-based facility for the financing of a PCTC delivered in March 2010. The notional amount under this contract is $42.0 million (based on a Yen to USD exchange rate of 109.65 as of September 30, 2014). With the bank exercising its option to reduce the underlying Yen loan from 80% to 65% funding of the vesselbs delivery cost, the 15% reduction represents the ineffective portion of this swap, which consists of the portion of the derivative instrument that is no longer supported by underlying borrowings. The change in fair value related to the ineffective portion of this swap is reflected in our statement of income (loss) for the third quarter of 2014 as an $89,000 gain. The fair value balance as of September 30, 2014, includes a negative $461,000 balance related to an interest rate swap associated with our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.

Derivative_Instruments_Derivat

Derivative Instruments (Derivative Instruments, Effect On Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI	$422	[1]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income	1,164
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income from Ineffective portion	57
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI	446	[1]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income from Ineffective portion	57
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income	1,048
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI	-24	[1]
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Other Revenues [Member]	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income	$116
[1]	Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Derivative_Instruments_Interes

Derivative Instruments (Interest Rate Derivatives) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014
	JPY (¥)	Swap 3 [Member]		Swap 3 [Member]
		USD ($)		JPY (¥)
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'		'
Effective Date	'	15-Mar-09		15-Mar-09
Termination Date	'	15-Sep-20		15-Sep-20
Derivatives, current notional amount	¥ 3,300,000,000	$42,000,000	[1]	'
Swap Rate (in thousandths)	'	2.07%		2.07%
Type	'	'Variable-to-Fixed		'Variable-to-Fixed
Exchange rate	102.53	'		109.65
[1]	Notional amount converted from Yen at September 30, 2014 at a Yen to USD exchange rate of 109.65.

Derivative_Instruments_Notiona1

Derivative Instruments (Notional Amount Of Foreign Exchange Contracts) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Derivatives, current notional amount	$31,231
Foreign Exchange Contract 1 [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Transaction Date	'2013-08
Derivatives, current notional amount	300
Effective Date	'2014-01
Expiration Date	'2014-12
Foreign Exchange Contract 2 [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Transaction Date	'2013-11
Derivatives, current notional amount	150
Effective Date	'2014-01
Expiration Date	'2014-12
Foreign Exchange Contract 3 [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Transaction Date	'2014-09
Derivatives, current notional amount	900
Effective Date	'2015-01
Expiration Date	'2015-12
Foreign Exchange Contract 4 [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Transaction Date	'2014-05
Derivatives, current notional amount	831
Effective Date	'2014-05
Expiration Date	'2014-12
Foreign Exchange Contract 5 [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Transaction Date	'2014-05
Derivatives, current notional amount	831
Effective Date	'2014-05
Expiration Date	'2015-03
Foreign Exchange Contract 6 [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Transaction Date	'2014-05
Derivatives, current notional amount	$28,219
Effective Date	'2015-01
Expiration Date	'2015-12

LongTerm_Debt_Narrative_Detail

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 24, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Aug. 26, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Aug. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 24, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Loan Agreement [Member]

Loan Agreement [Member]

Loan Agreement [Member]

Loan Agreement [Member]

Loan Agreement [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]

Swingline Loans [Member]

Line Of Credit Facility [Member]

Line Of Credit Facility [Member]

Variable Rate Financing Agreement [Member]

Variable Rate Financing Agreement [Member]

Variable Rate Financing Agreement [Member]

DVB Bank SE [Member]

DVB Bank SE [Member]

RBS Asset Finance [Member]

RBS Asset Finance [Member]

item

item

item

item

item

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

$38,500,000

$38,500,000

$23,000,000

$23,000,000

'

$45,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed rate (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

4.35%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of quarterly payments

'

'

'

'

24

24

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Final quarterly balloon payment

'

'

'

'

20,700,000

20,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred loan costs

'

'

'

'

'

519,000

'

230,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Old unamortized loan costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

225,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

One third pre-month funding of upcoming quarterly debt payment, amount

'

'

'

387,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Bank debt owed to DnB ASA paid off

11,400,000

11,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.75%

2.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of monthly payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

84

84

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of lenders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lender commitments, minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Lender commitments, maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of additional term loan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Variable rate financing agreement term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

Total amount paid off

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46,600,000

'

'

'

'

Amount drawn from line of credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,000,000

'

'

Bank fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Third party fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

148,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit

'

'

50,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000,000

20,000,000

5,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated Leverage Ratio through June 30, 2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.50%

'

'

'

Future Consolidated Leverage Ratio after June 30, 2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.25%

'

'

'

Minimum Liquidity Amount through June 30, 2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,000,000

'

'

'

Minimum Future Liquidity Amount after June 30, 2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$20,000,000

'

'

'

Future Consolidated Leverage Ratio through the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2015

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.00%

'

'

'

Future Consolidated Leverage Ratio fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2016

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.75%

'

'

'

Future Consolidated Leverage Ratio beginning the quarter ending June 30, 2016 through the quarter ending September 30, 2016

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.50%

'

'

'

Future Consolidated Leverage Ratio after September 30, 2016

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.25%

'

'

'

Future Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio beginning with the quarter ending September 30, 2014 through the quarter ending December 31, 2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.10%

'

'

'

Future Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2015 through the quarter ending December 31, 2015

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.15%

'

'

'

Future Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2016 through the quarter ending June 30, 2016

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.05%

'

'

'

Future Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio after June 30, 2016

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25%

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Schedule_Of_Long

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Jun. 20, 2011

Jun. 20, 2011

Jan. 24, 2012

Nov. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Jun. 20, 2011

Aug. 26, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Aug. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

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Interest rate (in hundredths)

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2.73%

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2.75%

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2.74%

[2]

2.73%

2.74%

2.50%

2.52%

2.90%

[3]

2.92%

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2.73%

[2]

2.74%

[2]

3.62%

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2.90%

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3.99%

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3.75%

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3.91%

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3.67%

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Total Principal Due

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$198,229,000

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$5,000

[6]

$12,884,000

[2]

$15,460,000

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$42,320,000

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$45,081,000

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$9,704,000

$11,383,000

$22,766,000

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$12,780,000

[3]

$15,708,000

[2]

$16,651,000

[2]

$27,866,000

[4]

$31,437,000

[4]

$42,750,000

[5]

$44,437,000

[5]

$41,000,000

[5]

$21,000,000

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-23,347,000

-19,213,000

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Long-term debt - non-current

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230,156,000

179,016,000

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Interest rate swap , fixed interest rate (in hundredths)

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2.07%

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Effective, swaption interest rate (in hundredths)

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5.57%

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Term of financing agreement in years

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'7 years

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Business acquisition interest in acquiree

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100.00%

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Proceeds from borrowings of line of credit

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24,100,000

23,300,000

12,700,000

6,100,000

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Number of tranches

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Term loan facility principal amount

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45,000,000

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Line of credit

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50,000,000

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50,000,000

20,000,000

5,000,000

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Maximum borrowing capacity

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45,000,000

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38,500,000

38,500,000

23,000,000

23,000,000

Number of quarterly payments

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24

24

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Final quarterly balloon payment

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20,700,000

20,700,000

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Bank debt owed to DnB ASA paid off

$11,400,000

$11,400,000

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Basis spread on variable interest rate

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2.75%

2.75%

Number of monthly payments

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[1]

We entered into a fixed rate financing agreement with DVB Bank SE, on August 26, 2014 in the amount of $38.5 million, collateralized by our 2007 PCTC at a rate of 4.35% with 24 quarterly payments with a final balloon payment of $20.7 million in August 2020.

[2]

We entered into a variable rate financing agreement with ING Bank N.V., London branch on June 20, 2011 for a seven year facility to finance the acquisition of a Capesize vessel and a Supramax Bulk Carrier newbuilding, both of which we acquired a 100% interest in as a result of our acquisition of Dry Bulk. Pursuant to the terms of the facility, the lender agreed to provide a secured term loan facility divided into two tranches: Tranche A, fully drawn on June 20, 2011 in the amount of $24.1 million, and Tranche B, providing up to $23.3 million of additional credit. Under Tranche B, we drew $6.1 million in November 2011 and $12.7 million in January 2012.

[3]

During August 2014, we paid off our $11.4 million loan with DnB ASA and obtained a new loan with RBS Asset Finance in the amount of $23.0 million collateralized by one of our 1999 PCTCs at a variable rate of 30 day Libor rate plus 2.75% payable in 84 monthly installments with the final payment due August 2021.

[4]

We have an interest rate swap agreement in place to fix the interest rate on our variable rate note payable expiring in 2020 at 2.065%. After applicable margin adjustments, the effective interest rate on this note payable is fixed at 5.565%. The swap agreement is for the same term as the associated note payable.

[5]

As described in greater detail above, our senior secured Credit Facility matures on September 24, 2018 and includes a term loan facility in the principal amount of $45 million and a LOC in the principal amount up to $50 million. The LOC facility includes a $20 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $5 million sublimit for swingline loans.

[6]

Represents consideration given in connection with the proposed construction financing relating to the building we plan to renovate as our new New Orleans headquarters building.

Other_Long_Term_Liabilities_De

Other Long Term Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Long Term Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred Gains, net of Amortization	$18,853	$34,009
Pension and Post Retirement	9,851	10,339
Alabama Lease Incentive	6,026	6,887
Insurance Reserves	4,591	5,521
Derivatives	5,262	4,412
Other	2,463	4,138
Other Long Term Liabilities	$47,046	$65,306

Stock_Based_Compensation_Narra

Stock Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Jan. 28, 2014

Apr. 23, 2013

7-May-12

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Jan. 14, 2014

Jan. 15, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Jan. 28, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

31-May-14

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

31-May-15

7-May-14

Sep. 30, 2014

7-May-14

31-May-16

31-May-15

Jan. 28, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jan. 28, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

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Top Executives [Member]

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Unrestricted Stock [Member]

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Unrestricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

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6,708

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Stock-based compensation expense included in net income

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$90,000

$90,000

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$322,000

$272,000

$1,100,000

$933,000

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Vesting period

'3 years

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'1 year

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'3 years

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'3 years

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'3 years

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'3 years

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'1 year

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'1 year

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1.5

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Number of types of Performance-Based RSUs

2

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Number of top executives

4

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4

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4

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Number of shares vested and paid out

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1,500

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21,564

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8,450

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Number of remaining shares expected to vest (in shares)

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1,500

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3,525

3,525

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Percentage of restricted stock units vested (in hundredths)

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53.00%

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150.00%

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Number of shares paid out

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21,564

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20,064

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Awards Granted (in shares)

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4,470

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42,650

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7,950

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15,138

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17,351

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'

17,349

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Closing market stock price

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$25.95

$17.66

$19.35

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Stock_Based_Compensation_Summa

Stock Based Compensation (Summary Of Activity For Stock Awards And Summary Of RSU Activity And Related Information) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Unrestricted Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Non-vested - Beginning of Period (in shares)	'
Awards Granted (in shares)	4,470
Awards Vested (in shares)	-4,470
Non-vested - End of Period (in shares)	'
Non-vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Beginning of Period (in dollars per share)	'
Awards Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$26.80
Awards Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$26.80
Non-vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - End of Period (in dollars per share)	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Non-vested - Beginning of Period (in shares)	131,100
Awards Granted (in shares)	42,650
Awards Exercised (in shares)	-48,849
Awards Forfeited/Cancelled (in shares)	-25,639
Non-vested - End of Period (in shares)	114,400
Non-vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - Beginning of Period (in dollars per share)	$18.77
Awards Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$24.99
Awards Exercised, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$24.97
Awards Forfeited/Cancelled, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$24.97
Non-vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value - End of Period (in dollars per share)	$22.07
Absolute Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Awards Granted (in shares)	15,138
Awards Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$16.63

Stock_Based_Compensation_Sched

Stock Based Compensation (Schedule Of Assumptions Used) (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 28, 2014	Apr. 23, 2013	7-May-12	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
				1 Year Vest [Member]	1 Year Vest [Member]	1 Year Vest [Member]	3 Year Vest [Member]	3 Year Vest [Member]	3 Year Vest [Member]
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Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Price	$25.95	$17.66	$19.35	$25.95	$17.66	$19.35	$25.95	$17.66	$19.35
Expected Volatilities	'	'	'	44.30%	33.50%	44.31%	40.02%	37.03%	40.50%
Correlation Coefficients	'	'	'	0.374	0.473	0.719	0.554	0.625	0.694
Risk Free Rate	'	'	'	0.10%	0.10%	0.16%	0.72%	0.31%	0.34%
Dividend Yield	'	'	'	3.85%	5.70%	5.17%	3.85%	5.70%	5.17%
Simulated Fair Value	'	'	'	$23.03	$15.33	$17.73	$25.46	$16.57	$18.88
Fair Value as a % of Grant	'	'	'	88.74%	86.81%	91.63%	98.10%	93.83%	97.57%

Stock_Based_Compensation_Sched1

Stock Based Compensation (Schedule Of Compensation Expense And Reductions In Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Related Reduction in Earnings Per Share	($0.03)	($0.03)	($0.11)	($0.09)
Stock Grants To Board Of Directors [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	$30,000	$30,000	$90,000	$90,000
RSUs Awards To Officers [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	$322,000	$272,000	$1,093,000	$933,000

Stockholders_Equity_Narrative_

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2008	Jan. 25, 2008
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares authorized for repurchase (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000
Total number of shares purchased (in shares)	'	'	'	223,051	491,572	'
Payments for shares purchased	'	'	'	$5.20	$11.50	'

Stockholders_Equity_Summary_Of

Stockholders' Equity (Summary Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'		'	'
Balance	'	'	$336,540,000		'	'
Net Loss	-2,565,000	-2,222,000	-6,446,000		1,290,000	18,532,000
Common Stock Dividends	'	'	-5,569,000	[1]	'	'
Unrealized Foreign Currency Translation Gain	-84,000	-307,000	-67,000		-61,000	'
Net Change in Fair Value of Derivatives	457,000	780,000	422,000		2,289,000	'
Net Change in Funding Status of Defined Benefit Plan	74,000	306,000	225,000		927,000	'
Issuance of stock-based compensation	'	'	544,000		'	'
Balance	321,733,000	'	321,733,000		'	336,540,000
Accrued dividends not paid	'	'	105,000		'	'
Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'		'	'
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'		'	'
Preferred Stock Dividends	'	'	($3,916,000)		'	'
[1]	Includes $105,000 of dividends accrued but not paid during the period with respect to unvested equity incentive awards.

Stockholders_Equity_Issuer_Pur

Stockholders' Equity (Issuer Purchases Of Equity Securities) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Aug. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2008
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Total number of shares purchased (in shares)	'	'	'	223,051	491,572
Average Price Paid per Share	'	'	'	'	'
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan (in shares)	285,377	285,377	285,377	'	'

Stockholders_Equity_Cash_Divid

Stockholders' Equity (Cash Dividends Paid) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 04, 2014	Jun. 03, 2014	Mar. 03, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014
	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]	9.50% Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	9.50% Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	9.50% Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	9.00% Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	9.00% Series B Preferred Stock [Member]	9.00% Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
						Preferred Stock [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Record Date	15-Aug-14	16-May-14	17-Feb-14	'	'	29-Jul-14	29-Apr-14	29-Jan-14	29-Jul-14	29-Apr-14	29-Jan-14
Payment Date	4-Sep-14	3-Jun-14	3-Mar-14	'	'	30-Jul-14	30-Apr-14	30-Jan-14	30-Jul-14	30-Apr-14	30-Jan-14
Per Share Amount (in dollars per share)	$0.25	$0.25	$0.25	'	'	$2.38	$2.38	$2.38	$2.25	$2.25	$2.25
Total Dividend Paid	$1,825	$1,826	$1,813	$5,464	$3,916	$594	$594	$594	$711	$711	$712

Preferred_Stock_Details

Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Jul. 07, 2014

Apr. 09, 2014

Jan. 07, 2014

Feb. 21, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Jul. 07, 2014

Apr. 09, 2014

Jan. 07, 2014

Aug. 01, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Oct. 06, 2014

Oct. 06, 2014

Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock [Member]

Class of Stock [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred stock issued

'

'

'

'

250,000

'

'

'

'

316,250

'

'

'

Preferred stock, dividend rate

'

'

'

'

9.50%

'

'

'

'

9.00%

'

'

'

Preferred stock, par value

'

'

'

'

$1

'

'

'

'

$1

'

'

'

Preferred stock, liquidation preference per share

'

'

'

'

$100

'

'

'

'

$100

'

'

'

Shares sold pursuant to over-allotment option granted to underwriters for offering

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

41,250

'

'

'

Preferred stock, dividend declared

'

$2.38

$2.38

$2.38

'

'

$2.25

$2.25

$2.25

'

'

$2.38

$2.25

Accumulated unpaid dividends

'

'

'

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

$0

'

'

Preferred stock, redemption date

'

'

'

'

'

30-Apr-18

'

'

'

'

30-Oct-18

'

'

Cash redemption price (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$100

'

'

'

'

$100

'

'

Net proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock

53,336,000

'

'

'

'

23,400,000

'

'

'

'

30,000,000

'

'

Underwriter discounts and related costs

'

'

'

'

'

$1,600,000

'

'

'

'

$1,600,000

'

'

Period after change of control to redeem shares

'

'

'

'

'

'120 days

'

'

'

'

'120 days

'

'

Changes_In_Accumulated_Other_C2

Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss By Component) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	($13,777,000)		($22,571,000)		($13,910,000)		($24,946,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	766,000		2,968,000		1,576,000		4,009,000
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-319,000		-2,189,000		-996,000		-855,000
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	447,000		779,000		580,000		3,154,000
Ending balance	-13,330,000		-21,792,000		-13,330,000		-21,792,000
Gains And Losses On Derivatives Fair Value [Member]	'		'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	-4,314,000	[1]	-5,844,000	[2]	-4,279,000	[1]	-7,352,000	[2]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	850,000	[1]	3,275,000	[2]	1,643,000	[1]	4,070,000	[2]
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-393,000	[1]	-2,495,000	[2]	-1,221,000	[1]	-1,782,000	[2]
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	457,000	[1]	780,000	[2]	422,000	[1]	2,288,000	[2]
Ending balance	-3,857,000	[1]	-5,064,000	[2]	-3,857,000	[1]	-5,064,000	[2]
Unrealized Translation (Loss) Income [Member]	'		'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	-397,000		-104,000		-414,000		-350,000
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	-84,000		-307,000		-67,000		-61,000
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	-84,000		-307,000		-67,000		-61,000
Ending balance	-481,000		-411,000		-481,000		-411,000
Defined Benefit Pension Items [Member]	'		'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Beginning balance	-9,066,000		-16,623,000		-9,217,000		-17,244,000
Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	74,000		306,000		225,000		927,000
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	74,000		306,000		225,000		927,000
Ending balance	-8,992,000		-16,317,000		-8,992,000		-16,317,000
Oslo Bulk, AS [Member]	'		'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Interest rate swap fair value	($461,000)		($717,000)		($461,000)		($717,000)
Ownership percentage (in hundredths)	25.00%		25.00%		25.00%		25.00%
[1]	The fair value balance as of September 30, 2014, includes a negative $461,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.
[2]	The fair value balance as of September 30, 2013, includes a negative $717,000 balance related to an interest rate swap from our 25% investment in Oslo Bulk AS.

Changes_In_Accumulated_Other_C3

Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Interest Expense	($3,115)	($3,109)	($7,301)	($7,387)	'
Other revenues	456	522	1,417	1,616	'
(Loss) Income Before Benefit for Income Taxes and Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Entities	-1,248	-1,844	-5,170	2,063	'
(Expense) Benefit for Income Taxes	-1,141	-18	-912	-68	12,268
Net (Loss) Income	-2,565	-2,222	-6,446	1,290	18,532
Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Net (Loss) Income	-319	-2,189	-996	-855	'
Gains And Losses On Derivatives Fair Value [Member] | Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
(Loss) Income Before Benefit for Income Taxes and Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Entities	-393	-2,495	-1,221	-1,782	'
Net (Loss) Income	-393	-2,495	-1,221	-1,782	'
Gains And Losses On Derivatives Fair Value [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Interest Expense	-426	-2,444	-1,105	-1,796	'
Gains And Losses On Derivatives Fair Value [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] | Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Other revenues	33	-51	-116	14	'
Defined Benefit Pension Items [Member] | Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Prior service costs	24	25	73	75	'
Actuarial losses	76	281	227	852	'
(Loss) Income Before Benefit for Income Taxes and Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Entities	100	306	300	927	'
(Expense) Benefit for Income Taxes	-26	'	-75	'	'
Net (Loss) Income	$74	$306	$225	$927	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Net (Loss) Income	($2,565)	($2,222)	($6,446)	$1,290	$18,532
Preferred Stock Dividends	1,305	1,076	3,916	1,920	'
Net (Loss) Income Available to Common Stockholders	($3,870)	($3,298)	($10,362)	($630)	'
Basic (in shares)	7,301,657	7,248,350	7,278,695	7,233,807	'
Plus: Effect of dilutive restrictive stock (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted (in shares)	7,301,657	7,248,350	7,278,695	7,233,807	'
Net (Loss) Income per share - Basic (in dollars per share)	($0.53)	($0.46)	($1.42)	($0.09)	'
Net (Loss) Income per share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.53)	($0.46)	($1.42)	($0.09)	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Derivative Assets	$7,000
Derivative Liabilities	-5,377,000
Long-term Debt	254,700,000
Level 2 Inputs [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Derivative Assets	7,000
Derivative Liabilities	($5,377,000)

Prior_Period_Revision_Narrativ

Prior Period Revision (Schedule Of Financial Statement Line Items Impacted By Revisions By More Than 1%) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	$1,141	$18	$912	$68	($12,268)
Net Income	-2,565	-2,222	-6,446	1,290	18,532
Comprehensive Income	-2,118	-1,443	-5,866	4,445	29,538
% Impact	'	'	'	'	2.54%
% Impact	'	'	'	'	2.07%
% Impact	'	'	'	'	1.20%
Restatement Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	-305
Net Income	'	'	'	'	375
Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'	375
As Previously Reported [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	-11,963
Net Income	'	'	'	'	18,157
Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'	$29,163

Prior_Period_Revision_Schedule

Prior Period Revision (Schedule Of Financial Statement Line Items Impacted By Revisions By More Than 1%) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	$1,141	$18	$912	$68	($12,268)
Net Income	-2,565	-2,222	-6,446	1,290	18,532
Comprehensive Income	-2,118	-1,443	-5,866	4,445	29,538
% Impact	'	'	'	'	2.54%
% Impact	'	'	'	'	2.07%
% Impact	'	'	'	'	1.20%
Restatement Adjustment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	-305
Net Income	'	'	'	'	375
Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'	375
As Previously Reported [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	-11,963
Net Income	'	'	'	'	18,157
Comprehensive Income	'	'	'	'	$29,163

Early_Lease_Buy_Out_Details

Early Lease Buy Out (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Feb. 22, 2012
Vessel repurchased, amount	55.6	'
Unamortized deferred gain recorded as reduction in cost basis of purchased asset	11.2	'
Wells Fargo Bank Northwest [Member]	'	'
Lease agreement term for 2007 PCTC vessel	'10 years	'
Gain on sale-leaseback	'	$14.90

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 29, 2014	Oct. 29, 2014	Oct. 29, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 14, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Handy-Size Vessels And Integrated Barge And Tug Unit [Member]	Handy-Size Vessels And Integrated Barge And Tug Unit [Member]	Handy-Size Vessels And Integrated Barge And Tug Unit [Member]	Handy-Size Vessels And Integrated Barge And Tug Unit [Member]	Tanker [Member]	Tanker [Member]	Tanker [Member]	Tanker [Member]
		Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]			Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Scenario, Forecast [Member]			Scenario, Forecast [Member]	Scenario, Forecast [Member]
						Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Approximate amount in net proceeds that could be generated after retiring debt	'	$18,000,000	$20,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Approximate amount of debt retired	42,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment loss	'	'	'	0	0	25,000,000	30,000,000	0	0	'	3,100,000
Approximate proceeds from sale of other assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,600,000	'