OTHER OPERATING (LOSSES) GAINS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS AND AMORTIZATION OF DEFERRED GAINS [Abstract]

GAIN ON SALE OF ASSETS AND AMORTIZATION OF DEFERRED GAINS

(in thousands of $)	2017	2016		2015
Gain (loss) on cancellation of newbuilding contracts	—	(2,772	)	30,756
Gain (loss) on sale of newbuilding contracts	—	—		78,167
Gain (loss) on lease termination	2,379	89		—
Gain (loss) on pool arrangements	2	—		—
	2,381	(2,683	)	108,923