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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information - Legal Proceedings and Claims - Arendal Spirit UMS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt | $ 6,639,546 | $ 7,384,086
Fpso [Member] | Petrobras [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Period for cancellation of debt | 180 days |
Petrobras [Member] | Units for Maintenance and Safety [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Debt instrument, principal amount | $ 120,000 |
Long-term debt | $ 105,000 |

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