DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Costs
Total Net	$ 55,594		$ 55,594		$ 57,957
Amortization Expense
Deferred financing expense	$ 796	$ 580	$ 1,591	$ 1,166