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Comparison of Total Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Corporate Vessels - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016
Segment and Geographic Distribution of Operations [Line Items] |  |
Cash | $ 610.7 | $ 651.2
Construction costs | $ 94.6 | $ 136.8

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