BUSINESS AND SEGMENT REPORTING (Reconciliation of Income/(Loss) from Vessel Operations to Loss Before Reorganization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total adjusted income/(loss) from vessel operations of all segments	$ 356,624	$ 478,163	$ 627,538
General and administrative expenses	(50,235)	(52,607)	(47,473)
Third-party debt modification fees		(168)	(568)
Gain on disposal of vessels and other assets, net	42,537	32,657	35,934
Consolidated income from vessel operations	345,385	455,225	615,431
Other income	6,169	10,118	10,652
Interest expense	(42,704)	(49,703)	(65,759)
Net income	309,261	416,724	556,446
Income before income taxes	308,850	415,640	560,324
Vessel Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total adjusted income/(loss) from vessel operations of all segments	356,624	478,163	627,538
General and administrative expenses	(50,235)	(52,607)	(47,473)
Other operating expenses	(3,541)	(2,820)
Third-party debt modification fees		(168)	(568)
Gain on disposal of vessels and other assets, net	42,537	32,657	35,934
Consolidated income from vessel operations	345,385	455,225	615,431
Other income	6,169	10,118	10,652
Interest expense	(42,704)	(49,703)	(65,759)
Income before income taxes	$ 308,850	$ 415,640	$ 560,324