Bunker inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Bunker inventory [Abstract]
Bunker inventory	$ 33,806	$ 33,069

The amount of bunkers, lube oils and consumables classified as current.

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Name:	dht_CurrentBunkersLubeOilsAndConsumables
Namespace Prefix:	dht_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant