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Guarantee Of Registered Securities (Condensed Consolidating Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 32 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | $ 2,057.9 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations | $ 1,811.2 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations | $ 1,954.6 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations |  |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | (1,568.8)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | (1,763.5)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | (1,713.2)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment |  |
Purchases of short-term investments | (790.6)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments | (50.0)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments | (90.0)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments |  |
Maturities of short-term investments | 83.3 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments | 50.0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments | 44.5 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments |  |
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment | 169.2 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 6.0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 3.2 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment |  |
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations | (2,106.9)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (1,757.5)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (1,755.5)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities |  |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes | 1,246.4 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt |  |
Cash dividends paid | (703.0)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock | (525.6)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock | (348.1)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock |  |
Commercial paper borrowings, net | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper | (125.0)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper |  |
Equity financing costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts | 66.7 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts |  |
Reduction of long-term borrowings | (60.1)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (47.5)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (47.5)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt |  |
Proceeds from exercise of share options | 2.6 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 22.3 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised | 35.8 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised |  |
Debt financing costs | (13.4)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts | (4.6)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts |  |
Advances (to) from affiliates | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate |  |
Other | (29.8)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (21.7)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities | (17.4)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities of continuing operations | 442.7 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (577.1)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (435.5)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities |  |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |  |  |  |  |
Operating activities | (3.8)us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | 169.3 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | 232.5 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations |  |
Investing activities | 109.3 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | 32.8 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations | 58.3 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations |  |
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | 105.5 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations | 202.1 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations | 290.8 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations | 311.1 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations | [1]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | (0.2)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | 2.0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents |  |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 499.2 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | (321.5)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | 56.4 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease |  |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 165.6 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 487.1 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 430.7 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |  |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | 664.8 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 165.6 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 487.1 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 664.8 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
Ensco Plc [Member] |  |  |  |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | (63.8)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (114.8)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (71.6)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Purchases of short-term investments | (716.1)us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Maturities of short-term investments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (0.3)us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations | (716.1)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (0.3)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes | 1,246.4 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |  |  |
Cash dividends paid | (703.0)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (525.6)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (348.1)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Commercial paper borrowings, net |  |  | (125.0)us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Equity financing costs |  |  | 66.7 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Reduction of long-term borrowings | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Proceeds from exercise of share options | 2.6 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 22.3 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 23.9 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Debt financing costs | (13.4)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |  |
Advances (to) from affiliates | 501.9 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 407.2 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 501.2 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Other | (13.7)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (14.4)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (11.6)us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities of continuing operations | 1,020.8 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (110.5)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 107.1 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |  |  |  |  |
Operating activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Investing activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 240.9 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | (225.3)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 35.2 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 46.5 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 271.8 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 236.6 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |  |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | 287.4 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 46.5 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 271.8 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember | 287.4 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoPlcMember |
ENSCO International Inc. [Member] |  |  |  |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | (167.6)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (128.7)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (38.2)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | (37.2)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Purchases of short-term investments | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Maturities of short-term investments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (4.1)us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0.4 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations | (37.2)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (4.1)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0.4 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |  |  |
Cash dividends paid | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Commercial paper borrowings, net |  |  | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Equity financing costs |  |  | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfStockIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Reduction of long-term borrowings | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Proceeds from exercise of share options | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 11.9 us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Debt financing costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (4.6)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |  |
Advances (to) from affiliates | 204.3 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 136.2 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 27.6 us-gaap_PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Other | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities of continuing operations | 204.3 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 131.6 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 39.5 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS |  |  |  |  |
Operating activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Investing activities | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (0.5)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | (1.2)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 1.7 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 0.5 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 1.7 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |  |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0.5 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 1.7 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_EnscoInternationalIncMember |
Pride International Inc. [Member] |  |  |  |  |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations | (90.9)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | (62.9)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | (21.6)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |  |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
Additions to property and equipment | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |  |
Purchases of short-term investments | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromShortTermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |  |
Maturities of short-term investments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionOfShorttermInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |  |
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = esv_PrideInternationalIncMember |  |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |  |  |
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[1] | The rigs' operating results were reclassified to discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2014 and were previously included within the operating segment noted in the above table.

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