Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (58,334)	$ (81,847)	$ (105,254)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes zero	8,076	(43,036)	35,038
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	8,076	(43,036)	35,038
Comprehensive loss	(50,258)	(124,883)	(70,216)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	157	396	780
Comprehensive loss attributable to Civeo Corporation	$ (50,415)	$ (125,279)	$ (70,996)