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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Sale of Vessels (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 item
Gain on sale of vessels |  |
Gain on sale of vessels | $ 611 |
Number of vessels sold | item |  | 0
Genco Vigour |  |
Gain on sale of vessels |  |
Gain on sale of vessels | $ 611 |

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