DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2013
2010 Notes [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
2010 Notes [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
2010 Notes [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
2007 Credit Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
$100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
$100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Aug. 12, 2010
$100 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
$253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
$253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Aug. 20, 2010
$253 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member]
Aug. 31, 2013
2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member]
Aug. 29, 2013
2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member]
Nov. 30, 2010
2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member]
Apr. 16, 2010
2010 Baltic Trading Credit Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
$22 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
$22 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2013
$44 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
$44 Million Term Loan Facility [Member]
Other assets, net                                                
Maximum borrowing capacity $ 253,000               $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000   $ 253,000 $ 253,000   $ 110,000 $ 110,000   $ 150,000 $ 100,000 $ 22,000 $ 22,000 $ 44,000 $ 44,000
Total deferred financing costs 44,290 42,723   3,637 3,637   29,568 29,568 1,783 1,783   4,708 4,708   3,339     3,027     518 0 737 0
Less: accumulated amortization 22,279 13,162                                            
Total 22,011 29,561                                            
Amortization of deferred financing costs $ 9,116 $ 5,413 $ 3,188 $ 720 $ 722 $ 720