INTEREST AND DEBT EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 52,846	$ 53,300	$ 53,907
Amortization of deferred financing costs	2,738	1,660	1,882
Total Interest and debt expense	$ 55,584	$ 54,960	$ 55,789