BUSINESS AND SEGMENT REPORTING (Reconciliation of Income from Vessel Operations to Income Before income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Total adjusted income/(loss) from vessel operations of all segments | $ 315,681 | $ 70,425 | $ 523,624 | $ 132,889 |
| Other operating revenues | 2,443 | 0 | 4,343 | 4,343 |
| General and administrative expenses | (16,604) | (12,165) | (25,915) | (25,382) |
| (Loss)/gain on disposal of vessels and other assets, net | (43) | 11,229 | 88,128 | 21,250 |
| Income from vessel operations | 301,348 | 69,367 | 589,913 | 128,540 |
| Holding gain on previously held equity interest | 3,919 | 0 | ||
| Other income | 4,137 | 2,040 | 6,755 | 3,884 |
| Interest expense | (10,561) | (9,761) | (19,520) | (21,213) |
| Income before income taxes | 294,924 | 61,646 | 581,067 | 111,211 |
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| Total adjusted income/(loss) from vessel operations of all segments | 315,681 | 70,425 | 523,624 | 132,889 |
| Other operating revenues | 2,443 | 0 | 4,343 | 0 |
| General and administrative expenses | (16,604) | (12,165) | (25,915) | (25,382) |
| Other operating expenses | (129) | (122) | (267) | (217) |
| (Loss)/gain on disposal of vessels and other assets, net | (43) | 11,229 | 88,128 | 21,250 |
| Income from vessel operations | 301,348 | 69,367 | 589,913 | 128,540 |
| Holding gain on previously held equity interest | 0 | 0 | 3,919 | 0 |
| Other income | 4,137 | 2,040 | 6,755 | 3,884 |
| Interest expense | (10,561) | (9,761) | (19,520) | (21,213) |
| Income before income taxes | $ 294,924 | $ 61,646 | $ 581,067 | $ 111,211 |
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