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GAIN/(LOSS) ON SALE OF ASSETS AND TERMINATION OF CHARTERS (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2020 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 vessel | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) vessel
Other Income And Expenses |  |  |
Number of vessels sold |  | 0 |
Gain recorded in relation to sale of vessels | $ |  |  | $ 2.3
Front Hakata |  |  |
Other Income And Expenses |  |  |
Number of vessels sold |  |  | 1
Gain recorded in relation to sale of vessels | $ | $ 1.4 |  |
Sea Cheetah, Sea Jaguar, Sea Halibut, Sea Pike and Sea Leopard |  |  |
Other Income And Expenses |  |  |
Number of vessels sold |  |  | 5

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