OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other noncurrent assets
Working capital for 2011 VLCC pool	$ 1,900	$ 1,900
Fresh start lease asset	1,048	1,183
Insurance claims	0	588
Escrow deposits		38
Long-term due from charterers		1,546
Total	2,948	5,255
Atlas Charter Dispute | General and Administrative Expenses
Other noncurrent assets
Working capital and due from charterer write-off	$ 1,500	$ 0	$ 0