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Investments - Teekay Offshore - Logitel Offshore Holding AS- Additional Information (Detail) - Logitel Offshore Holdings [Member] $ in Thousands |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 11, 2014 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2014 USD ($) MaintenanceAndSafety | Jun. 30, 2016 MaintenanceAndSafety | Dec. 31, 2016 MaintenanceAndSafety
Newbuildings [Member] | Cancellation Potential [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of units for maintenance and safety |  |  |  | 2 |
Teekay Offshore [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of ownership acquired | 100.00% |  | 100.00% |  |
Aggregate purchase price, cash | $ | $ 4,000 |  | $ 4,000 |  |
Potential additional cash amount | $ | $ 27,600 |  | $ 27,600 |  |
Number of units for maintenance and safety |  |  | 3 |  |
Teekay Offshore [Member] | Scheduled For Delivery [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of units for maintenance and safety |  |  | 3 |  |
Teekay Offshore [Member] | Delivered [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Operating lease arrangement period, lessor |  | 3 years |  |  |
Teekay Offshore [Member] | Newbuildings [Member] | Cancellation Potential [Member] | Deferment Potential [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Number of units for maintenance and safety |  |  |  |  | 2

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