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DEFERRED CHARGES AND OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Costs |  |  |  |  |
Total Net | $ 51,055 |  | $ 51,055 |  | $ 57,957
Amortization Expense |  |  |  |  |
Deferred financing expense | $ 798 | $ 586 | $ 2,389 | $ 1,752 |

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