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Amount of loss from impairment of right-of-use asset from operating lease.

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - NONRECURRING (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) item	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) item	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Fair value of financial instruments
Impairment of vessel assets	$ 28,102		$ 28,102
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair value of financial instruments
Number of vessels written down as part of impairment \| item	3		3
Impairment of vessel assets		$ 0		$ 0
Impairment of operating lease right of use asset	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring \| Level 3
Fair value of financial instruments
Financial assets	0		0		$ 0
Financial liabilities	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0