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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Drydocking and Fixed Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred drydocking costs
Amortization expense for drydocking	$ 13,253	$ 7,832	$ 5,055
Fixed assets, net
Depreciation and amortization	$ 66,465	60,190	56,231
Minimum
Deferred drydocking costs
Period for which vessels are required to be drydocked for major repairs and maintenance	30 months
Maximum
Deferred drydocking costs
Period for which vessels are required to be drydocked for major repairs and maintenance	60 months
Furniture and fixtures
Fixed assets, net
Useful lives	5 years
Vessel equipment \| Minimum
Fixed assets, net
Useful lives	2 years
Vessel equipment \| Maximum
Fixed assets, net
Useful lives	15 years
Computer equipment
Fixed assets, net
Useful lives	3 years
Detail of Fixed Assets, Excluding Vessels
Fixed assets, net
Depreciation and amortization	$ 2,687	$ 2,266	$ 1,759