Vessels, subsidiaries and other property, plant and equipment, Vessels Under Construction (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) VLCC
Vessels under construction [Abstract]
Number of VLCCs contracted to be built \| VLCC	4
Average price of four ships	$ 129,945
Payment of installments under newbuilding program	90,077
Capitalized borrowing cost	$ 2,953
Average interest rate	7.20%
Other directly attributable expenses	$ 148
Vessels Under Construction [Member]
Vessels under construction [Abstract]
Future expected payments	429,705
2025 [Member] \| Vessels Under Construction [Member]
Vessels under construction [Abstract]
Future expected payments	128,393
2026 [Member] \| Vessels Under Construction [Member]
Vessels under construction [Abstract]
Future expected payments	$ 301,312
Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. [Member]
Vessels under construction [Abstract]
Number of VLCCs contracted to be built \| VLCC	2
Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. [Member]
Vessels under construction [Abstract]
Number of VLCCs contracted to be built \| VLCC	2

The average price of four ships.

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Number of very large crude carriers contracted to be built.

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The cash outflow related to the installments under newbuilding program.

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The amount of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset and which form part of the cost of that asset.

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The amount of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds that are recognised as an expense.

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The amount of tangible assets that: (a) are held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes; and (b) are expected to be used during more than one period. Note that right-of-use assets are not included. [Contrast: Property, plant and equipment including right-of-use assets]

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