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Deferred Revenue - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Marine Services Obligations | $ 1,840,404 | $ 1,840,404

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- Definition Marine services obligations deferred revenue. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | omex_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

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- Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration