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DEBT - Debt Restrictions Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Jul. 31, 2013
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Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Restrictive covenants, minimum amount of cash and cash equivalents | $ 50.0 |
Line of Credit | Secured debt | $1.125 billion newbuild facility |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 1,125.0 | $ 1,125.0

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