BUSINESS AND SEGMENT REPORTING (Reconciliation of Time Charter Revenue to Shipping Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Time charter equivalent revenues	$ 219,687	$ 235,952	$ 742,463	$ 807,607
Add: Voyage expenses	5,503	5,756	14,537	13,434
Revenue, non lease	225,190	241,708	757,000	821,041
Time Charter Equivalent Services [Member]
Time charter equivalent revenues		$ 235,952	$ 742,463	$ 807,607
Revenue, non lease	$ 219,687