BUSINESS AND SEGMENT REPORTING (Reconciliation of Time Charter Revenue to Shipping Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Add: Voyage expenses	$ 23,688	$ 18,510	$ 16,256
Revenue, non lease	843,302	951,613	1,071,775
Time Charter Equivalent Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Time charter equivalent revenues	819,614	933,103	1,055,519
Revenue, non lease	$ 819,614	$ 933,103	$ 1,055,519