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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect of Gains (Losses) on Cross Currency Swaps (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Realized and Unrealized gains (losses) | $ (2,195) | $ 13,431 | $ (13,304)
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract Maturity and Partial Termination [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Realized (loss) gain on maturity and partial termination of cross currency swaps | (36,155) |  | 6,800
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Realized and Unrealized gains (losses) | (144,306) | (171,289) | (56,498)
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Realized losses [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Realized and Unrealized gains (losses) | (18,973) | (3,955) | 2,089
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Unrealized gains (losses) [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Realized and Unrealized gains (losses) | $ (89,178) | $ (167,334) | $ (65,387)

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