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Public Offerings - Summary of Issuances of Common Shares (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Common Shares Issued	4,464,286	17,250,000	9,890,000
Gross Proceeds	$ 18,348	$ 69,000	$ 112,054	$ 0	$ 69,000	$ 112,054
Net Proceeds	$ 18,348	$ 65,771	$ 107,105		$ 65,771	$ 107,105
Offering Price Per Share	$ 4.11	$ 4.00	$ 11.33
Parent Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Teekay's Ownership After the Offering	24.60%	20.40%	26.00%

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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury.

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Amount per share or per unit assigned to the consideration received of equity securities issued for development stage entities.

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The cash inflow from the additional capital contribution to the entity.

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