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Fair Value Measurements - Changes in Estimated Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Liability Relating to Acquisition of Logitel (Detail) - Logitel Offshore Holdings [Member] - Teekay Offshore [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ (21,448) |
Acquisition of Logitel | 2,569 | $ (21,170)
Settlement of liability | 3,540 |
Unrealized gain (loss) included in Other income | 509 | (278)
Balance at end of year | $ (14,830) | $ (21,448)

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