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Advances to Joint Venture Partners (Details Textual) (USD $)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Advances to Joint Venture Partners (Textual) [Abstract]    
Advances to joint venture partner $ 13,931,000 $ 10,200,000
Advances To Joint Venture Partners (Additional Textual) [Abstract]    
Promissory note due on demand 3,600,000  
Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture [Member]
    
Advances to Joint Venture Partners (Textual) [Abstract]    
Partnership interest owned 69.00% 69.00%
BLT LNG Tangguh Corporation - PT Berlian Laju Tanker [Member]
    
Advances to Joint Venture Partners (Textual) [Abstract]    
Advances to joint venture partner $ 13,900,000 $ 10,200,000
Interest on promissory note 8.00%