DEBT (Debt Modification, Repurchases and Extinguishment) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Apr. 26, 2024	Apr. 25, 2024	Sep. 27, 2023	Mar. 10, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022	Jun. 02, 2022	May 20, 2022
Debt
Gains (losses) on repurchase and extinguishment of debt			$ 4,000
Write off of deferred debt issuance cost		$ 1,761		$ 2,686
$390 Million Facility Term Loan
Debt
Debt face amount		2,030,000	2,030,000	2,030,000
$750 Million Credit Facility
Debt
Debt face amount		750,000	750,000	$ 750,000	$ 750,000	$ 750,000	$ 750,000	$ 750,000	$ 750,000		$ 750,000
$750 Million Facility Term Loan
Debt
Write off of deferred debt issuance cost			1,700
Debt face amount			750,000					$ 750,000		$ 750,000	$ 750,000
COSCO Lease Financing
Debt
Write off of deferred debt issuance cost			1,100
Debt related purchase options premiums			$ 1,200
Ocean Yield Lease Financing
Debt
Gains (losses) on repurchase and extinguishment of debt		1,800
Ocean Yield Lease Financing | 6 Very Large Crude Carriers [Member]
Debt
Debt Issuance Costs, Legal and Consulting Fees	$ 300	$ 300