Significant accounting policies (Details)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Line Items]                
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding             82,183 81,965
Basic weighted average preferred shares outstanding             32,667 32,667
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 114,735 114,547 114,473 114,685 114,673 114,642 114,850 114,632
Dilutive effect of stock options             4,747 0
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 119,973 120,087 119,997 114,685 114,673 114,642 119,597 114,632