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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Vessels, net (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) $ / item | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Vessels, net |  |
Estimated useful life | 25 years |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 16,886 | $ 18,173
Estimated scrap value (in dollars per lightweight ton) | $ / item | 310 |
Vessels |  |
Vessels, net |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 15,673 | $ 16,706

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