VESSELS, DEFERRED DRYDOCK AND OTHER PROPERTY (Drydocking Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
VESSELS [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$ 90,209	$ 70,880	$ 65,611
Additions	85,326	61,696	35,117
Sub-total	175,535	132,576	100,728
Drydock amortization	(50,743)	(39,391)	(28,787)
Amount charged to gain or loss on disposal of vessels	(15,535)	(2,976)	(1,061)
Ending Balance	$ 109,257	$ 90,209	$ 70,880