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Investments - Teekay LNG-Yamal LNG Joint Venture - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands, t in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jul. 31, 2014 USD ($) Trains Vessel m t m³ | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity method investment, ownership interest |  | 17.62% |
Advances to equity accounted joint venture partner |  | $ 905,159 | $ 873,421
Newbuildings [Member] |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Fully built-up cost |  | $ 3,600,000 |
Teekay LNG [Member] | Yamal LNG Joint Venture [Member] |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity method investment, ownership interest | 50.00% | 50.00% |
Number of LNG trains | Trains | 3 |  |
Expected capacity of trains | t | 16.5 |  |
Maximum icebreaking capabilities in meters | m | 2.1 |  |
Advances to equity accounted joint venture partner |  | $ 96,900 | $ 95,300
Teekay LNG [Member] | Yamal LNG Joint Venture [Member] | Newbuildings [Member] |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of vessels | Vessel | 6 |  |
Volume of vessels | m³ | 172,000 |  |
Fully built-up cost | $ 2,100,000 |  |
Teekay LNG [Member] | Yamal LNG Joint Venture [Member] | China LNG [Member] |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Equity method investment, ownership interest | 50.00% |  |
Teekay LNG [Member] | Yamal LNG Project [Member] | Russia-based Novatek OAO [Member] |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Partnership owns percentage in joint venture | 60.00% |  |
Teekay LNG [Member] | Yamal LNG Project [Member] | France-based Total S.A. [Member] |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 20.00% |  |
Teekay LNG [Member] | Yamal LNG Project [Member] | China-based China National Petroleum Corporation [Member] |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 20.00% |  |

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