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Summary of Norwegian Kroner (NOK) Denominated Borrowings Outstanding (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015
3.81% January 2014 notes |  |  |
Debt [Line Items] |  |  |
Debt instrument interest rate | [1] | 3.81% | 3.81%
Debt Instrument Maturity Period | [1] | January 2014 |
5.38% May 2012 notes |  |  |
Debt [Line Items] |  |  |
Debt instrument interest rate | [1] | 5.38% | 5.38%
Debt Instrument Maturity Period | [1] | May 2012 |
Variable rate borrowings, June 2013 borrowing agreement |  |  |
Debt [Line Items] |  |  |
Debt Instrument Maturity Period | [2],[3] | June 2013 |
Debt instrument interest rate | [2],[3] | Variable rate |
Gain (loss) on early extinguishment |  | $ 0.1 |
Variable rate borrowings, May 2012 borrowing agreement |  |  |
Debt [Line Items] |  |  |
Debt Instrument Maturity Period | [2],[4] | May 2012 |
Debt instrument interest rate | [2],[4] | Variable rate |
[1] | Notes require semi-annual principal payments.
[2] | Fair values approximate carrying values because the borrowings bear interest at variable rates.
[3] | Remaining note balance was repaid in September 2015. The company recognized a $0.1 million gain on early extinguishment
[4] | Note was repaid in May 2015 upon maturity.

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