Trade accounts receivable, net
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Additional paid in capital
Depreciation
Amortization of deferred charges
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Current portion of obligations under capital leases
Obligations under capital leases
Investment in finance lease
Capital Leases, Lessor Balance Sheet, Net Investment in Direct Financing and Sales Type Leases, Current
Investment in finance lease
Capital Leases, Lessor Balance Sheet, Net Investment in Direct Financing and Sales Type Leases, Noncurrent
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Interest paid, net of interest capitalized
Trade accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Other Receivables
Prepaid expenses and accrued income
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets
Trade accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Related party balances
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Text Block]
Share capital, shares outstanding (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Share capital (77,858,502 shares outstanding, par value $2.50)
Comprehensive income attributable to stockholders of Frontline Ltd.
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Text Block]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Current liabilities
DEBT [Text Block]
Deferred charter revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS [Text Block]
Cash dividends paid (including payments to noncontrolling interest)
Payments of Ordinary Dividends
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies
Equity losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies
Long term investments
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies
Debt fees paid
Payments of Financing Costs
Mark to market of derivatives
Administrative expenses
Impairment of securities
Impairment of Investments
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES [Text Block]
Change in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Long-term debt
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS [Abstract]
Marketable securities
MARKETABLE SECURITIES [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interest
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Financing activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Investing activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net income attributable to Frontline Ltd.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Text Block]
Net other expenses
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other income (expenses)
Long term assets
Long-term liabilities
Net operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Total operating revenues
Revenues
Operating revenues
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Foreign currency translation
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Unrealised (losses) gains from marketable securities
Other current assets
Other non-operating items, net
Other receivables
Other Receivables
Net proceeds from share issuances
Proceeds from sale of shares in subsidiary
Proceeds from long-term debt
Purchases of other assets
Payments to Acquire Other Productive Assets
Proceeds from sale of other assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Related party receivables
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Text Block]
Payment of obligations under capital leases
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Restricted cash and investments
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Retained earnings
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS [Text Block]
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Text Block]
ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Text Block]
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity [Abstract]
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Current Assets
Adjustment of derivatives and securities to market value
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in shares)
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Share Capital [Member]
Total assets
Assets
Interest income
Deferred charges
Other current liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Cash dividends per share declared (in dollars per share)
SHARE OPTION PLANS [Text Block]
Statement [Table]
ASSETS
Statement [Line Items]
Contributed surplus
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Text Block]
Deferred charter revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Other long-term assets
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Earnings per share attributable to Frontline Ltd. stockholders:
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]
Share capital, par value (in dollars per share)
Gain on sale of shares in subsidiary
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Other income
Partial spin-off of ITCL
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Equity Component [Domain]
Shares issued
Shares issued (in shares)
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Text Block]
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Text Block]
Net income
Net income
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' equity
Total equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Total Equity Attributable to Frontline Ltd. [Member]
Net liabilities assumed on purchase of noncontrolling interest
LEASES [Abstract]
Commitments and contingencies
MARKETABLE SECURITIES [Text Block]
Cash dividends
Stock dividends
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Other, net
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Other
GENERAL [Text Block]
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Related party payables
Stock option expense
Contributed Surplus [Member]
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Period End Date
Entity [Text Block]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Increase (decrease) in Voyages in progress
The net change during the reporting period of voyages in progress that are expected to be completed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Voyages in progress
Net income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest.
Net income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest
Charterhire expenses
Rental expense related to hire of vessels under operating leases contracts.
Profit share expense
Amount of expense from profit sharing contracts or arrangements.
Ship operating expenses
The aggregate direct operating costs of operating the vessels.
Voyage expenses and commission
Expenses associated with operating vessels which are attributable to particular voyages such as fuel costs, port costs, broker commissions and canal tolls.
Gain On Sale Of Assets And Amortization Of Deferred Gains
The net gain or loss resulting from the sale, transfer, termination, or other disposition of assets during the period and amortization of deferred gains.
Gain on sale of assets and amortization of deferred gains
Voyage charter revenues
Revenue derived from voyage charter contracts including net pool revenues.
Long Term Cost-Method Investments, Description [Text Block]
Represents the required disclosure for investments accounted for under the cost-method. The carrying amount of such investments may be adjusted, for example, for other-than-temporary impairments. The cost method and lower-of-cost or market, is generally followed for most investments in noncontrolled corporations and to a lesser extent in unconsolidated subsidiaries in which the Entity does not have the ability to exercise significant influence which are intended to be held for an extended period of time.
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS [Text Block]
OTHER RECEIVABLES [Text Block]
Disclosure of other receivables from parties or arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy.
Repayment of investments in capital leases
Cash received from repayments of investment in capital leases.
Receipts from finance leases and loans receivable
Vessels and equipment, net
Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of vessels and other long-lived depreciable physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, net of accumulated depreciation on vessels and equipments.
Newbuildings
The carrying amount at the balance sheet date of long lived vessels under construction. This includes purchase installments and other capital expenditures together with capitalized interest and associated finance costs.
New buildings
Prepaid expenses and accrued income
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of expenditures made, not otherwise specified in the taxonomy, in advance of the timing of recognition of expenses which are expected to be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. And, aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of fees and other revenue recorded based on estimates or specific contractual terms as transactions occur or services are rendered in the current period.
Prepaid expenses and accrued income
Bareboat charter revenues
Revenue derived from bareboat charter contracts accounted for as operating leases.
Time charter revenues
Revenue derived from time charter contracts accounted for as operating leases.
Vessels and equipment under capital lease, net
Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of vessels and other long-lived depreciable physical assets under capital lease used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, net of accumulated depreciation on vessels and equipments.
Deferred gains on sales of vessels
Amount of gain on the sale of vessels that does not qualify for gain recognition in the next twelve months as of the balance sheet date.
Voyages in progress
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of voyages in progress that are expected to be completed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Voyages in progress
Proceeds from issuance of shares in subsidiary
The cash inflow associated with the amount received from issuance of share in subsidiary during the period.
Fees paid on early redemption of debt
The cash outflow from fees paid on early redemption of debt.
Fees paid on early redemption of debt
NEWBUILDINGS [Text Block]
Disclosures of newbuildings and accumulated costs which the Company has paid by way of purchase installments and other capital expenditures together with capitalized loan interest and acquisition of new contracts.
Gain (loss) on sale of securities
This item represents the total realized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling marketable securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity.
Loss on sale of securities
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the sum of short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt which are due within one year (or one business cycle if longer).
Gain from sale of assets and termination of leases
The net gain or loss resulting from the sale, transfer, termination, or other disposition of assets during the period, including transactions involving capital leases, assets-held- or available-for-lease, are included in gains (losses) on the disposition of assets in nonoperating income (expense).
Gain from sale of assets (including securities)
Payments To Acquire Newbuildings, Vessels and Equipment
The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets.
Additions to newbuildings, vessels and equipment
Proceeds From Sale Of Vessels and Equipment
The cash inflow from the sale and termination of leases of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale.
Proceeds from sale of vessels and equipment
Proceeds from Dividends Received from associated companies
Dividends received on equity investments during the current period.
Dividends received from associated companies
Trade Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Includes disclosure trade accounts receivables and allowance for doubtful debts.
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET [Text Block]
Deferred Finance Costs Disclosures [Text Block]
Describes the nature and amounts of deferred finance costs. These are costs relating to undertaking a financing with a third party. Such costs could involve evaluating and recording guarantees, collateral, and other security arrangements, negotiating loan terms, preparing and processing loan documents, and closing the transaction. Can also be known as deferred loan costs or deferred debt issue costs. Does not include other deferred costs or deferred (policy) acquisition costs (DAC) of insurance companies.
DEFERRED CHARGES [Text Block]
Accrued Expenses Disclosure [Text Block]
Description and amounts of accrued expenses disclosure at the end of the reporting period. This element may be used for the entire disclosure as a single block of text.
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Text Block]
Share Capital [Text Block]
Disclosures related to balances of common stock; amount and nature of changes in common stocks, the number of shares authorized and outstanding, number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion, rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized.
SHARE CAPITAL [Text Block]
Significant Disposals [Text Block]
Disclosure of all information related to significant disposals. Disclosure may include methodology and assumptions, type of asset, asset classification, method of disposal, gain or loss on disposal net of tax, date of disposal.
DISPOSAL OF ASSETS [Text Block]
Pool Revenues [Text Block]
Additional disclosure about pooling arrangements including Pool earnings allocated to Voyage revenues on a gross and net basis.
POOL REVENUES [Text Block]
Operating Leases And Sales Type Leases Of Lessors Disclosures [Text Block]
General description of leasing arrangements including: (1) The basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (2) The existence and terms of renewal or purchase options, (3) Restrictions imposed by lease arrangements, (4) Minimum rentals for all operating leases having initial or noncancelable terms in excess of one year. Leases for under one month or less are excluded from the above disclosure. Includes disclosure of the elements of all transactions involving a sale and leaseback to the seller.
LEASES [Text Block]
Vessels And Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Vessels that are used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This disclosure may include vessels equipment accounting policies, a schedule of vessels and equipment gross, additions, deletions, transfers and other changes, depreciation, and amortization expense, net, accumulated depreciation and amortization expense and useful lives, income statement disclosures and assets held for sale. This element may be used as a single block of text to include the entire PPE disclosure.
VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT. NET [Text Block]
Vessels And Equipment Under Capital Lease Disclosure [Text Block]
Vessels under capital leases that are used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This disclosure may include vessels equipment accounting policies, a schedule of vessels and equipment gross, additions, deletions, transfers and other changes, depreciation and amortization expense, net, accumulated depreciation and amortization expense and useful lives and income statement disclosures. This element may be used as a single block of text to include the entire PPE disclosure.
VESSELS UNDER CAPITAL LEASE, NET [Text Block]
Minority Interest And Spinoff Transaction Disclosure [Text Block]
The change in equity as a result of a spin-off transaction which is based on the recorded amounts and a description of noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries which includes the subsidiary name, the ownership percentages held by the parent and the noncontrolling owners, the amount of the noncontrolling interest, an explanation of the movement in the amount of the noncontrolling interest, the noncontrolling interest share of the net income (loss) and the nature of the noncontrolling interest.
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS [Text Block]
GENERAL [Abstract]
ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET [Abstract]
OTHER RECEIVABLES [Abstract]
NEWBUILDINGS [Abstract]
VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT. NET [Abstract]
VESSELS UNDER CAPITAL LEASE, NET [Abstract]
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS [Abstract]
DEFERRED CHARGES [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
DEBT [Abstract]
SHARE CAPITAL [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]
SHARE OPTION PLANS [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]
DISPOSAL OF ASSETS [Abstract]
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
POOL REVENUES [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION [Text Block]
This discloses additional textual information about significant noncash (or part noncash) investing and financing activities required to be supplementally disclosed. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of a transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.
Dividends received, net
Income derived from investments in equity securities representing a distribution of earnings to shareholders by the investee companies, net of dividends previously accrued that are no longer considered collectible.
Consolidated Balance Sheets - Parenthetical [Abstract]