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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Advances on newbuilding contracts and conversion costs | $ 1,403,850 | $ 796,324
Reclassification to advances on newbuilding contracts and conversion costs [Member] |  |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Advances on newbuilding contracts and conversion costs |  | $ 29,800

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