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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Sale of Vessels (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
Gain on sale of vessels |  |
Gain on sale of vessels | $ 0 | $ 6,369
Genco Wisdom, Genco Reliance, Genco Carrier, and Genco Success |  |
Gain on sale of vessels |  |
Gain on sale of vessels |  | $ 6,369

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