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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Related Party Transactions - Narrative) (Details) (OKCD [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
OKCD [Member]
   
Partnership interests 85.00%us-gaap_SubsidiaryOfLimitedLiabilityCompanyOrLimitedPartnershipOwnershipInterest
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= hlx_OkcdMember
 
Related party payment   $ 0.6us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionPurchasesFromRelatedParty
/ dei_LegalEntityAxis
= hlx_OkcdMember