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NEWBUILDINGS AND VESSEL PURCHASE DEPOSITS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) carrier | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Total installments paid | $ |  | $ 14,500 |
Number of dual-fuel car carriers | carrier |  | 2 |
Investment in newbuilding contracts and vessel deposits | $ | $ 4,300 | $ 18,783 | $ 0
Volkswagen Group |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of dual-fuel car carriers | carrier |  | 2 |
Term of lease or charter |  | 10 years |

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