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Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2013
SEACOR Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
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Dec. 07, 2012
7.750%Senior Notes [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
| Face amount | $ 200,000,000.0 | |||
| Stated interest rate | 7.75% | |||
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 15,000,000 | 38,000,000 | 191,900,000 | |
| Line of credit outstanding | 50,000,000 | |||
| Remaining borrowing capacity | 149,300,000 | |||
| Letters of credit outstanding | 700,000 | |||
| Borrowing from lines of credit | 15,000,000 | |||
| Repayments of lines of credit | (15,000,000) | |||
| Payments on other long-term debt | $ 700,000 | |||
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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity that is collateralized (backed by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to pay off an obligation from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for the obligation for a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization (with maturities exceeding one year or beyond the operating cycle of the entity, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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