Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Commitments and Contingencies (Details)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details)
¥ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Fishingvessels
Dec. 31, 2016
CNY (¥)
Dec. 31, 2015
CNY (¥)
Fishingvessels
Jun. 12, 2014
USD ($)
Jun. 12, 2014
CNY (¥)
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual)            
Severance payments $ 10,000 $ 10,000        
Registered capital of equity investment 28,493,273 30,486,314        
Pingtan Fishing [Member]            
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual)            
Registered capital of equity investment 28,500,000   ¥ 198.0   $ 144,200,000 ¥ 1,000.0
Percentage of ownership         35.00% 35.00%
Obligation to contribute as the equity investment's registered capital   $ 28,800,000   ¥ 200.0 $ 50,500,000 ¥ 350.0
Percentage of ownership transferred to third party   15.00%        
Pingtan Fishing [Member] | Fujian Xinchang Ship Construction Co., Ltd. [Member]            
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual)            
Number of fishing vessels | Fishingvessels   4   4    
Registered capital of equity investment   $ 20,200,000   ¥ 140.0    
Lease expiration date   Oct. 31, 2016        
Long term investment $ 19,200,000   ¥ 133.0