CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid for interest	$ 3,773	$ 3,798	$ 4,228
Cash paid for estimated income taxes	32	22	61
Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member]
Supplemental cash flow information
Purchase of vessels	606
Deposits on vessels	12
Deferred financing fees included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	78
Payment of common stock issuance costs	111
Due to Parent [Member]
Supplemental cash flow information
Purchase of vessels	$ 64