Segment Reporting - Segment Results Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) (FPSO Segment [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2010
FPSO Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue related to operations in previous years	$ 59.2

Revenue related to operations in previous year as a result of contract amendments.

No definition available.

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Namespace Prefix:	tk_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration