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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Drydocking (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
Drydocking [Abstract] |
Period when vessels are required to be drydocked, minimum | 30 months
Period when vessels are required to be drydocked, maximum | 60 months

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- Definition The maximum period when the vessels are expected to be drydocked for overhaul repairs and maintenance, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The minimum period when the vessels are expected to be drydocked for overhaul repairs and maintenance, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References No definition available. + Details
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