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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | |||
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Apr. 07, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jul. 27, 2010
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||||
| Entity Registrant Name | GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD | |||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001326200 | |||
| Document Type | 10-K | |||
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2013 | |||
| Amendment Flag | false | |||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | |||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |||
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |||
| Last sale price (in dollars per share) | $ 1.63 | $ 16.00 | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 61.0 | |||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 44,449,407 | |||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 | |||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY |