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Related PartyTtransactions - Seabras Sapura Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018
Seabras Sapura Participacoes Sa [Member] |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Ownership interest | 50.00%
Ownership percentage held by equity method investee | 50.00%
Seabras Sapura Hold Co Ltd [Member] |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Ownership interest | 50.00%
Ownership percentage held by equity method investee | 50.00%

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