FINANCE LEASES - Right-of-Use Finance Lease Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Change In Right-Of-Use Finance Lease Assets [Roll Forward]
Vessel under capital leases, beginning balance	$ 83,589	$ 98,535
Additions	16,281	0
Depreciation	(14,946)	(14,946)
Impairment	0	0
Disposal	(16,281)
Vessel under capital leases, ending balance	$ 68,643	$ 83,589

Change In Right-Of-Use Finance Lease Assets [Roll Forward]

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives for assets held under Finance leases

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Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of vessels and other long-lived depreciable physical assets under finance lease used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, net of accumulated depreciation on vessels and equipments.

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Amount of impairment loss from right-of-use asset from finance lease.

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Amount of gain (loss) on termination of lease before expiration of lease term.

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Amount of increase in right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for finance lease liability.

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