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Schedule of Vessel Commitments (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) Vessel | Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) Vessel
Significant Purchase and Supply Commitment [Line Items] |  |
Number of vessels under construction | 9 |
Refunds from cancelled vessel construction contracts | $ | $ 31 | $ 17
Option Agreement |  |
Significant Purchase and Supply Commitment [Line Items] |  |
Number of vessels under construction |  | 6

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