Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues: Revenues: [Abstract] Service and other Product Costs and expenses: Costs and expenses: [Abstract] Service and other costs Product costs Selling, general and administrative expenses Depreciation and amortization expense Other operating expense (income) Operating income Interest expense to affiliates Interest expense to third-parties, net of capitalized interest Interest income Other income Income before income taxes Income tax provision Net income Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Net income attributable to Civeo Corporation. Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive income (loss): Other comprehensive income (loss): [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment Total other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive income attributable to Civeo Corporation. Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS ASSETS [Abstract] Current assets: Current assets: [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill, net Other intangible assets, net Other noncurrent assets Total assets LIABILITIES AND NET INVESTMENT LIABILITIES AND NET INVESTMENT [Abstract] Current liabilities: Current liabilities: [Abstract] Accounts payable Accrued liabilities Income taxes Deferred revenue Other current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term debt to affiliates Deferred income taxes Other noncurrent liabilities Total liabilities Net investment: Net investment: [Abstract] Amount of net investment. Oil States International, Inc. net investment Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total Oil States International, Inc. net investment Noncontrolling interest Total net investment Total liabilities and net investment Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Cash flows from operating activities: [Abstract] Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Deferred income tax provision Non-cash compensation charge Losses on disposals of assets Provision for loss on receivables Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration Other, net Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Changes in operating assets and liabilities: [Abstract] Accounts receivable Inventories Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Taxes payable Other current assets and liabilities, net Net cash flows provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities: Cash flows from investing activities: [Abstract] Capital expenditures, including capitalized interest Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment Other, net Net cash flows used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Cash flows from financing activities: [Abstract] Revolving credit borrowings and (repayments), net Term loan repayments Contributions from Oil States Net cash flows provided by financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Disclosure Text Block [Abstract] Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract] Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Parent Company Investment [Abstract] Parent Company Investment [Abstract] The entire disclosure of parent company investment. Parent Company Investment [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of changes in net investment. Schedule of Changes in Net Investement [Table Text Block] Fair Values of Long-Term Debt to Affiliates Fair Values of Long-Term Debt to Affiliates [Abstract] Related Party [Domain] Note 3 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Values of Long-Term Debt to Affiliates [Table] Note 3 - Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Values of Long-Term Debt to Affiliates [Line Items] Long-term debt to affiliates Long-term debt to affiliates Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable [Abstract] Receivable [Domain] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts receivable, net: Accounts receivable, net: [Abstract] Accounts Receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts Total accounts receivable, net Inventories Inventories [Abstract] Inventories: Inventories: [Abstract] Finished goods and purchased products Work in process Raw materials Total inventories Property Plant and Equipment Property Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Range [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, plant and equipment, net: Property, plant and equipment, net: [Abstract] Useful life Total Accumulated depreciation Total property, plant and equipment, net Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] Accrued liabilities: Accrued liabilities: [Abstract] Accrued compensation Accrued taxes, other than income taxes Accrued interest Other Total accrued liabilities Goodwill Goodwill [Abstract] Segments [Domain] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Balance Foreign currency translation Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt [Abstract] Credit Facility [Domain] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Revolving credit facility, borrowings outstanding Long-term debt Less: Current portion Total long-term debt Revolving credit facility, matures Canadian revolving credit facility, available commitments Australian revolving credit facility, available commitments Financial Information by Business Segment Financial Information by Business Segment [Abstract] Consolidation Items [Domain] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Revenues from unaffiliated customers Operating income (loss) Capital expenditures Total assets Total Revenues Amount of inter-segment revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Intersegment Revenues Three months ended March 31, 2013 Three months ended March 31, 2013 [Abstract] Components of Change in Oil States Net Investment Components of Change in Oil States Net Investment [Abstract] Represents the amount of cash transfers and general financing activities. Cash transfers and general financing activities Represents the amount of services received or funding for expenditures. Services received or funding for expenditures Corporate allocations included within selling, general, and administrate expenses. Corporate allocations, including income tax provision (1) Represents the amount of net increase (decrease) in Oil States net investment. Net increase in Oil States net investment Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] CashAndCashEquivalents_ [Domain] Note 1 - Spin-off, Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) [Table] Note 1 - Spin-off, Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items] Number of Companies Separated in Spin-Off Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in Shares) Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio Payments of Distributions to Affiliates (in Dollars) Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars) Debt Instrument, Term Debt Instrument, Face Amount (in Dollars) Number of Reportable Segments The number of companies separated in the spin-off. All Currencies [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Note 6 - Debt (Details) [Table] Note 6 - Debt (Details) [Line Items] Interest Costs Capitalized Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Number of Lenders Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Interest Coverage Ratio Leverage Ratio Number of lenders within the Credit Agreement The minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense. The maximum ratio of total debt to consolidated EBITDA. Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Translation Adjustment Functional to Reporting Currency, Net of Tax Equity Award [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Note 10 - Stock Based Compensation (Details) [Table] Note 10 - Stock Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items] Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross (in Shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in Shares) Employee-related Liabilities Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Granted in Period, Fair Value Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Fair value of options granted during the period. Related Party Transaction [Domain] Note 12 - Parent Company Investment (Details) [Table] Note 12 - Parent Company Investment (Details) [Line Items] Amount Due to Affiliate Selling, General and Administrative Expense Corporate Expenses Allocated from Affiliate Amount of payable due to an entity that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Equity Component [Domain] Note 13 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Table] Note 13 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items] Common Stock, Shares, Issued (in Shares) Payments of Distributions to Affiliates Currency [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Segments [Axis] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Building and Building Improvements [Member] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Spinoff [Member] Award Type [Axis] Scenario, Forecast [Member] Maximum [Member] Class of Stock [Axis] Affiliated Entity [Member] Land [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] United States of America, Dollars Construction in Progress [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Canada, Dollars Australia, Dollars Line of Credit [Member] Vehicles [Member] Restructuring Type [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Operating Segments [Member] Plan Name [Axis] Minimum [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Machinery and Equipment [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Cash [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Office Equipment [Member] Related Party [Axis] Restricted Stock [Member] Base Rate [Member] Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Range [Axis] Accommodations Assets [Member] Accommodations Assets [Member] Represents accommodations assets. Allocated To Australian Subsidiarie [Member] Allocated to Australian Subsidiaries [Member] Represents credit facility allocated to Australian subsidiaries. Allocated To Canadian Subsidiaries [Member] Allocated to Canadian Subsidiaries [Member] Represents credit facility allocated to Canadian subsidiaries. Allocated To Civeo [Member] Allocated to Civeo [Member] Represents credit facility allocated to Civeo. Australian Credit Facility [Member] Australian Credit Facility [Member] A separate Australian credit facility (The MAC Group Credit Facility) that was used exclusively to support our Australian operations. Australian Segment [Member] Australian Segment [Member] Represents the Australian segment. Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate BBSY [Member] Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate (BBSY) [Member] Bank bill swap bid rate - BBSY. Canadian Credit Facility [Member] Canadian Credit Facility [Member] Canadian borrowing limits that served as debt financing for the Canadian operations of Civeo (Oil States Credit Facility). Canadian Dealer Offered Rate CDOR [Member] Canadian Dealer Offered Rate (CDOR) [Member] Canadian dealer offered rate, CDOR Canadian Long- Term Incentive Plan [Member] Canadian Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] Represents the Canadian Long-Term Incentive Plan. Canadian Segment [Member] Canadian Segment [Member] Represents the Canadian segment. Common Stock Civeo [Member] Common Stock - Civeo [Member] Common stock of Civeo. Common Stock Oil States [Member] Common Stock - Oil States [Member] Common stock of Oil States. Funding And Services Received [Member] Funding and Services Received [Member] Services received or funding for expenditures. General Expenses [Member] General Expenses [Member] General expenses Oil States [Member] Oil States [Member] Oil States Other Receivable [Member] Other Receivable [Member] Other accounts receivable. US Segment [Member] US Segment [Member] Represents the US segment. US Term Loan [Member] US Term Loan [Member] Represents the US term loans. Unbilled Revenue [Member] Unbilled Revenue [Member] Unbilled revenue, accounts receivable. 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