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SEGMENTAL INFORMATION - Geographical Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Geographical segment data: |  |  |
Vessels, net | $ 1,883,066 | $ 2,336,144 |
Revenues | 80,257 | 102,674 | $ 106,155
GHANA |  |  |
Geographical segment data: |  |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Vessels, Net, Noncurrent | $ 270,959 |  |
Vessels, net |  | $ 0 |

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