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Advances to Joint Venture Partner - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Advances To Joint Venture Partners [Line Items] |  |
Advances to joint venture partner | $ 14,004,000 | $ 10,200,000
Commercial Paper [Member] |  |
Advances To Joint Venture Partners [Line Items] |  |
Advances to joint venture partner | 3,600,000 |
Interest bearing percentage on promissory note | 8.00% |
Teekay Tangguh Joint Venture [Member] |  |
Advances To Joint Venture Partners [Line Items] |  |
Advances to joint venture partner | $ 14,004,000 | $ 10,200,000
Partnership owns percentage in joint venture | 69.00% |

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