OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Other noncurrent assets
Working capital for 2011 VLCC pool	$ 1,900	$ 1,900	$ 1,900
Fresh start lease asset	1,083	1,083	1,183
Insurance claims	0	0	588
Escrow deposits			38
Long-term due from charterers			1,546
Total	2,983	2,983	$ 5,255
Atlas Charter Dispute | General and Administrative Expenses
Other noncurrent assets
Working capital and due from charterer write-off	$ 0	$ 1,500