Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (145,812)	$ (17,039)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of zero taxes	(48,541)	5,379
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	(48,541)	5,379
Comprehensive loss	(194,353)	(11,660)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	163	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Civeo Corporation	$ (194,516)	$ (11,660)