SHIPPING REVENUE AND OTHER OPERATING REVENUES (Components of non-cash revenue and expenses recognized for EUAs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2025
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Value of EUAs receivable from its charterers or commercial pools in which it participates	$ 13,400		$ 13,400
European Union's Emissions Trading System ("EU ETS")
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Total shipping revenues	3,489	$ 3,263	7,871	$ 5,293
Voyage expenses	3,489	3,263	7,871	5,293
Value of EUAs due to European Union Authorities	16,000		16,000		$ 9,700
European Union's Emissions Trading System ("EU ETS") \| Other current liabilities
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Value of EUAs due to European Union Authorities	8,500		8,500
European Union's Emissions Trading System ("EU ETS") \| other liabilities
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Value of EUAs due to European Union Authorities	7,500		7,500
European Union's Emissions Trading System ("EU ETS") \| Pool revenues
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Total shipping revenues	1,108	2,622	4,864	4,233
European Union's Emissions Trading System ("EU ETS") \| Time charter revenues
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Total shipping revenues	827	$ 641	1,453	$ 1,060
European Union's Emissions Trading System ("EU ETS") \| Voyage charter revenues
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Total shipping revenues	1,554		1,554
EUAs 2025 Emissions
Site Contingency [Line Items]
Value of EUAs due to European Union Authorities	$ 2,800		$ 2,800