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GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS AND TERMINATION OF CHARTERS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2018 | Feb. 28, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Gain/(loss) on sale of assets and termination of charters, net | $ (200) | $ (1,400) | $ 0 | $ (1,623) | $ (2,578)
Proceeds from sale of vessels and termination of charters | $ 12,700 | 17,900 | $ 0 | $ 30,169 | 145,654
Compensation in the form of a loan note |  | $ 4,400 |  |  | $ 3,400

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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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