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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of general and administrative expenses [Line Items] |  |  |
Management fee to related party | $ 0 | $ 500 | $ 363
Directors and officers insurance | 80 | 74 | 86
Salaries and wages | 6,560 | 3,282 | 2,904
Audit, legal and consultants | 5,575 | 1,007 | 1,099
Legal fees - Nordic Galaxy | 0 | 0 | 2,362
Administrative services provided by related party | 0 | 3,930 | 3,821
Other fees and expenses | 4,213 | 1,718 | 1,631
Compensation - Restricted shares to Manager | 0 | 1,540 | 67
Share-based compensation | 2,093 | 1,258 | 1,320
Deferred compensation plan | 1,033 | 1,391 | 1,741
Total, end of period | 19,555 | 14,700 | 15,394
Deferred group benefit plan liability | 12,154 | 11,267 |
Scandic [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of general and administrative expenses [Line Items] |  |  |
Audit, legal and consultants | 2,500 |  |
Other fees and expenses | 1,100 |  |
Gulf Navigation Holding PSJ [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of general and administrative expenses [Line Items] |  |  |
Audit, legal and consultants | 1,000 |  |
Subsidiaries [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of general and administrative expenses [Line Items] |  |  |
Other fees and expenses | 2,200 |  |
Deferred compensation plan | 300 |  |
Deferred group benefit plan liability | $ 100 |  |

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