OTHER OPERATIONAL EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		7 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other operational expenses		$ 703		$ 3,292
Stacking charges				$ 2,100
Predecessor
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other operational expenses	$ 530		$ 9,059		$ 49,266
Oil and gas, subsidy charges					15,300
Predecessor | Foreign Currency Items
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other operational loss					6,000
Pompano Rig | Predecessor
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Loss on contract termination					20,000
Appalachian Rig | Predecessor
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Loss on contract termination					$ 7,500