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Segment Reporting - Segment Results Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) (FPSO Segment [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2010
FPSO Segment [Member] |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Revenue related to operations in previous years | $ 59.2

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- Definition Revenue related to operations in previous year as a result of contract amendments. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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