REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS
Voyage revenues	$ 51,545	$ 44,941	$ 114,725	$ 84,617
Profit sharing revenue	0	0	0	0
Future minimum time charter revenue
Remainder of 2014	$ 7,132		$ 7,132
Offhire period			20 days