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INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS (Details) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 derivative	Dec. 31, 2014 derivative	Dec. 31, 2013 derivative
Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges
Number of interest rate swap agreements outstanding		0	0
Predecessor
Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges
Number of interest rate swap agreements outstanding				4
Chapter 11 | DNB Bank ASA | Predecessor
Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges
Secured claim issued with the Bankruptcy Court | $	$ 5,622

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