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GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS AND TERMINATION OF CHARTERS (Compensation Received on Termination of Charters) (Details) (USD $) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013
Gain (Loss) on Termination of Charters | $ 15,197,000 | $ 18,025,000 | $ 18,025,000
Handysize Dry Bulk Carrier [Member] |  |  |
Number of vessels with charter agreement terminated | 4 |  |
Compensation payable (receivable) for early contract termination of charter | 30,000,000 |  |
Compensation Received on Termination of Charters, Cash | $ 20,000,000 |  |
Number of installments of deferred compensation payable (receivable) for early contract termination of charter | 2 |  |

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- Definition The compensation payable (receivable) for early contract termination of charter. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Compensation Received on Termination of Charters, Cash + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The gains (losses) included in earnings resulting from the sale or disposal of tangible assets and termination of charters. This item does not include any gain (loss) recognized on the sale of oil and gas property or timber property. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number of installments of deferred compensation payable (receivable) for early contract termination of charter + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Number of Vessels, Charter Agreement, Terminated + References No definition available. + Details
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