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Related Party Transactions - Summary of Related Party Transactions (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Vessel operating expenses $ 91,667 $ 96,160 $ 92,543
Technical management fee [Member]
     
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Vessel operating expenses 5,637 4,379 3,064
Technical management fee [Member] | Dropdown Predecessor [Member]
     
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Vessel operating expenses   2,566 5,390
Technical management fee [Member] | Prior period reclassification from general and administrative expense [Member]
     
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Vessel operating expenses   7,000 8,500
Technical management fee [Member] | Prior period reclassification from general and administrative expense [Member] | Company's Fleet [Member]
     
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Vessel operating expenses   4,379 3,064
Technical management fee [Member] | Prior period reclassification from general and administrative expense [Member] | Dropdown Predecessor [Member]
     
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Vessel operating expenses   $ 2,566 $ 5,390