Expro (XPRO) 10-K 4 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 26, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'FRANK'S INTERNATIONAL N.V.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001575828	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	153,524	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$0
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$404,947	$152,945
Accounts receivables, net	364,817	313,657
Inventories	185,589	108,543
Other current assets	15,843	16,632
Total current assets	971,196	591,777
Property, plant and equipment, net	511,199	426,500
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	14,814	17,071
Other assets	63,986	72,613
Total assets	1,561,195	1,107,961
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	376	6,317
Current portion of notes payable - affiliated	0	323,476
Accounts payable	22,254	19,377
Deferred revenue	62,610	23,172
Accrued and other current liabilities	90,484	104,627
Total current liabilities	175,724	476,969
Long-term debt:	'	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	0	1,051
Notes payable - affiliated	0	145,087
Total long-term debt	0	146,138
Deferred tax liabilities	13,114	6,575
Other non-current liabilities	38,325	30,586
Total liabilities	227,163	660,268
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	'	'
Series A preferred stock, €0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 52,976,000 shares issued and outstanding	705	705
Stockholders' equity	'	'
Common stock, €0.01 par value, 180,000,000 shares authorized; 153,524,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013; 119,024,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012	2,019	1,561
Additional paid-in capital	642,164	651
Retained earnings	455,632	327,436
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,383	3,254
Total stockholders' equity	1,097,432	332,902
Noncontrolling interest	235,895	114,086
Total equity	1,333,327	446,988
Total liabilities and equity	$1,561,195	$1,107,961

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Co

Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (EUR €)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share, in EUR per share	€ 0.01	'
Series A Preferred Stock	'	'
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share, in EUR per share	€ 0.01	€ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	60,000,000	60,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	52,976,000	52,976,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	52,976,000	52,976,000
Common Stock	'	'
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share, in EUR per share	€ 0.01	€ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	180,000,000	180,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	153,524,000	119,024,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	153,524,000	119,024,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:	'		'		'
Equipment rentals and services	$902,960		$880,010		$613,456
Products	174,762		159,044		105,956
Total revenue	1,077,722		1,039,054		719,412
Cost of revenues, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	'		'		'
Equipment rentals and services	310,244		300,661		246,724
Products	124,092		124,946		75,748
General and administrative expenses	224,755		186,112		159,602
Depreciation and amortization	78,082		65,815		54,216
Gain on sale of assets	-122		-2,608		-47
Operating income	340,671		364,128		183,169
Other income (expense):	'		'		'
Other income	9,460		12,189		3,786
Interest income (expense), net	-653		260		-661
Foreign currency loss	-2,556		-450		-3,209
Total other income (expense)	6,251		11,999		-84
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense	346,922		376,127		183,085
Income tax expense	38,727		31,877		20,287
Income from continuing operations	308,195		344,250		162,798
Income from discontinued operations	42,635		6,684		7,989
Net income	350,830		350,934		170,787
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	95,368		90,015		43,807
Net income attributable to Frank's International N.V.	$255,462		$260,919		$126,980
Basic earnings per common share:	'		'		'
Continuing Operations (in dollars per share)	$1.69		$2.15		$1.02
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.24		$0.04		$0.05
Total (in dollars per share)	$1.93	[1]	$2.19	[1]	$1.07
Diluted earnings per common share:	'		'		'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$1.68		$2.01		$0.96
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0.17		$0.03		$0.03
Total (in dollars per share)	$1.85	[1]	$2.04	[1]	$0.99
Weighted average common shares outstanding:	'		'		'
Basic weighted average common shares	132,257		119,024		119,024
Diluted weighted average common shares	185,506		172,000		172,000
[1]	he sum of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts may not agree with year-to-date net income per common share as each quarterly computation is based on the weighted average number of commons shares outstanding during that period.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$350,830	$350,934	$170,787
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	-11,240	-178	-2,734
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax	3,658	113	301
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	-7,582	-65	-2,433
Comprehensive income	343,248	350,869	168,354
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	93,423	89,998	43,183
Comprehensive income attributable to Frank's International N.V.	$249,825	$260,871	$125,171

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Mosing Holdings	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interest	Noncontrolling Interest
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified						Mosing Holdings			Mosing Holdings
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2010	$536,013	'	$1,561	$651	$391,070	'	$5,111	$137,620	'
Balance at beginning of period (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	'	119,024,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	170,787	'	'	'	126,980	'	0	43,807	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-2,734	'	'	'	'	'	-2,033	-701	'
Unrealized loss on marketable securities	301	'	'	'	'	'	224	77	'
Reissuance of stock/cap contr	2,726	'	'	'	2,726	'	0	0	'
Distributions to stockholders	-39,965	'	'	'	-29,714	'	'	-10,251	'
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2011	667,128	'	1,561	651	491,062	'	3,302	170,552	'
Balance at end of period (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	'	119,024,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	350,934	'	'	'	260,919	'	0	90,015	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-178	'	'	'	'	'	-132	-46	'
Unrealized loss on marketable securities	113	'	'	'	'	'	84	29	'
Distributions to stockholders	-571,009	'	'	'	-424,545	'	'	-146,464	'
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2012	446,988	'	1,561	651	327,436	'	3,254	114,086	'
Balance at beginning of period (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	'	119,024,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	350,830	'	'	'	255,462	'	'	95,368	'
Distributions of net assets to Mosing Holdings	-11,496	-50,319	'	'	'	-37,412	'	-11,496	-12,907
Capital contribution by NCI equity holders to subsidiary	3,002	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,002	'
Issuance of common stok upon IPO, Net of offering costs (in shares)	'	'	34,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stok upon IPO, Net of offering costs	711,511	'	458	634,239	'	'	'	76,814	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-11,240	'	'	'	'	'	-8,357	-2,883	'
Unrealized loss on marketable securities	3,658	'	'	'	'	'	2,720	938	'
Stock-based compensation expense	7,220	'	'	7,220	'	'	'	'	'
Distributions to stockholders	-105,367	'	'	'	-78,340	'	'	-27,027	'
Other	54	'	'	54	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends, Common Stock	-11,514	'	'	'	-11,514	'	'	'	'
Balance at end of period at Dec. 31, 2013	$1,333,327	'	$2,019	$642,164	$455,632	'	($2,383)	$235,895	'
Balance at end of period (Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	'	153,524,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income	$350,830	$350,934	$170,787
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	78,226	66,215	54,581
Stock-based compensation expense	7,220	0	0
Amortization of deferred financing costs	129	0	0
Venezuelan currency devaluation charge	1,755	0	0
Deferred tax provision	3,621	1,449	-412
Provision for (recovery of) bad debts	12,551	-389	2,486
Gain on sale of assets	-39,752	-2,608	-47
Changes in fair value of marketable securities	-3,891	-2,058	688
Gain on exchange of investment	0	-3,997	0
(Increase) decrease in value of life insurance policies	-815	254	731
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-82,032	-76,729	-72,266
Inventories	-81,983	-15,351	-4,606
Other current assets	-1,698	845	-2,681
Other assets	-1,430	-173	403
Accounts payable	3,355	-533	5,274
Deferred revenue	39,437	-11,599	2,344
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	-15,048	33,854	21,823
Other noncurrent liabilities	6,956	4,662	1,445
Other	0	0	160
Net cash provided by operating activities	277,431	344,776	180,710
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'	'
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-184,504	-180,187	-117,883
Proceeds from sale of assets and equipment	50,959	5,259	391
Purchase of marketable securities	-1,813	-2,757	-4,518
Premiums on life insurance policies	-2,142	-3,088	-3,698
Other	0	-1,760	-947
Net cash used in investing activities	-137,500	-182,533	-126,655
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'	'
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of offering costs	711,511	0	0
Repayments of borrowings	-472,070	-39,211	-39,735
Proceeds from borrowings	170	19,016	5,100
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	0	0	2,726
Deferred financing costs	-1,000	0	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock	-11,514	0	0
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest	-11,496	0	0
Distributions to stockholders	-105,367	-87,015	-39,965
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	110,234	-107,210	-71,874
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash due to Venezuelan devaluation	575	0	0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1,262	-737	2,305
Net increase (decrease) in cash	252,002	54,296	-15,514
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	152,945	98,649	114,163
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$404,947	$152,945	$98,649

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
	Nature of Business
	Frank’s International is a global provider of highly engineered tubular services to the oil and gas industry. Frank’s International provides services to leading exploration and production companies in both offshore and onshore environments with a focus on complex and technically demanding wells.
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements of Frank's International N.V. ("FINV"), a limited liability company organized under the laws of The Netherlands, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 include the activities of Frank's International C.V. ("FICV") and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us" and "our"). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated for purposes of preparing these consolidated financial statements.
	Our accompanying consolidated financial statements and related financial information have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications consisting solely of normal accruals that are necessary for the fair presentation of financial results as of and for the periods presented.
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis using the United States dollar as the reporting currency.
	Reclassifications
	In reporting periods prior to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, certain costs of equipment rentals and services and product sales were misclassified between the two line items. There was no impact to previously reported operating income, income from continuing operations, net income, earnings per share or cash flow. Corrections have been made to the relevant periods presented in the financial statements included herein. These corrections resulted in reductions of cost of equipment rentals and services with corresponding increases to cost of products of $12.2 million and $7.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	We have determined that the previously reported December 31, 2012 and 2011 property, plant and equipment balances for our U.S. Services and Tubular Sales segments in Note 19 were misclassified. Corrections have been made to the relevant periods presented in the financial statements included herein. These corrections resulted in increases to the Tubular Sales balance of $58.7 million and $24.9 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, with the corresponding decrease to the U.S. Services segment, and had no effect on the impairment testing of goodwill.
	We have evaluated and concluded that the identified amounts were not material to any of our previously filed annual financial statements as the effects in prior periods were not material.
	Recast of Historical Financial Presentation
	The reorganization discussed below has been reflected retroactively on a historical cost basis for all periods presented as it was a reorganization of entities under common control. The impact of the reorganization was to combine all of the previously separate entities under a single capital structure to facilitate the initial public offering ("IPO") of FINV. This presentation reflects the consolidation of each of the previously separate entities into FINV, the 25.7% noncontrolling interest in Frank's International C.V. ("FICV") and issuance of the Series A preferred stock, par value €0.01 per share (the "Preferred Stock") as outstanding for each period. This presentation allows comparability with prior periods, including earnings per share ("EPS") calculations.
	Initial Public Offering and Reorganization
	We completed our IPO on August 14, 2013. We sold 34,500,000 shares of common stock, including 4,500,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares, at an offering price of $22.00 per share. After deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by us, we received net proceeds of approximately $711.5 million. We used a portion of the proceeds from our IPO to repay in full the outstanding notes payable to FWW B.V. (“FWW”), an entity owned by the Mosing family, and expect to use the remainder for general corporate purposes and infrastructure capital.
	Prior to the completion of our IPO, we engaged in a corporate reorganization. On August 1, 2013, each of Frank's International, Inc. ("FII"), Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc. ("FCC") and Frank's Tong Service, Inc. ("FTS"), subsidiaries of Mosing Holdings, Inc. (“Mosing Holdings”), converted from corporations to limited liability companies.
	On August 14, 2013, immediately prior to the completion of our IPO, Mosing Holdings contributed all of the outstanding membership interests in each of FII, FCC, and FTS to FICV in exchange for 52,976,000 shares of Preferred Stock and a 25.7% limited partnership interest in FICV. Excluded from the contribution were certain assets that generated a de minimus amount of revenue, including aircraft, real estate and life insurance policies, which were retained by Mosing Holdings. FINV contributed all of its foreign operating subsidiaries and a portion of the proceeds from the IPO to FICV. Following the reorganization and the completion of the IPO, FINV's sole material asset consists of our ownership of 74.2% of the limited partnership interest and the 0.1% general partnership interest in FICV. Mosing Holdings holds the remaining 25.7% limited partnership interest in FICV. The above transactions are collectively referred to as the “Reorganization.”
	Mosing Holdings has the right to redeem all or a portion of its Preferred Stock for cash equal to the par value of each share of Preferred Stock redeemed plus any accrued but unpaid dividends thereon. Simultaneously, a proportionate amount of limited partner interests in FICV would then be exchanged for FINV common stock (the "Exchange"). As the Preferred Stock is redeemed, our noncontrolling interest will be reduced and our outstanding shares of common stock will increase.
	Tax Receivable Agreement
	On August 14, 2013, in connection with the completion of our IPO, we entered into a tax receivable agreement (the “TRA”) with FICV and Mosing Holdings. The TRA generally provides for the payment by us to Mosing Holdings of 85% of the amount of the benefits, if any, in payments of U.S. federal, state and local income tax or franchise tax in periods after the IPO as a result of increases in tax basis and certain other tax benefits resulting from the Exchanges, including tax benefits attributable to payments under the TRA. We will retain the remaining 15% of cash savings, if any, in realized income tax savings. The payment obligations under the TRA are our obligations and not obligations of FICV. The term of the TRA continues until all such tax benefits have been utilized or expired, unless we exercise our right to terminate the TRA. As of December 31, 2013, there have been no Exchanges under the TRA.
	If we elect to terminate the TRA early, we are required to make an immediate payment equal to the present value of the anticipated future tax benefits subject to the TRA. In addition, payments due under the TRA are similarly accelerated following certain mergers or other changes of control.
	Venezuelan Currency Devaluation
	In February 2013, the Venezuelan government announced a devaluation of the Bolivar Fuerte ("Bolivar"), resulting in the exchange rate declining from 4.3 to 6.3 Bolivars to the U.S. Dollar. As a result of the devaluation, we recorded a foreign currency loss of $1.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013, related to the remeasurement of the Bolivar denominated net monetary assets of our Venezuelan operations as of the date of the devaluation. In future periods, foreign exchange gains (losses) arising due to the appreciation (depreciation) of the Bolivar versus the U.S. Dollar will result in benefits (charges) to the statements of income based on the value of the Bolivar-denominated net monetary assets at the time when such exchange rate changes become effective.
	Significant Accounting Policies
	Accounting Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
	Accounts Receivable
	We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on various factors including historical experience, the current aging status of our customer accounts, the financial condition of our customers and the business and political environment in which our customers operate. Provisions for doubtful accounts are recorded when it becomes probable that customer accounts are uncollectible.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Throughout the year, we have cash balances in excess of federally insured limits deposited with various financial institutions. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts and believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
	Comprehensive Income
	Accounting standards on reporting comprehensive income require that certain items, including foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities be presented as components of comprehensive income. The cumulative amounts recognized by us under these standards are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of shareholders’ equity.
	Contingencies
	Certain conditions may exist as of the date our consolidated financial statements are issued that may result in a loss to us, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Our management, with input from legal counsel, assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise in judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings pending against us or unasserted claims that may result in proceedings, our management, with input from legal counsel, evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
	If the assessment of a contingency indicates it is probable a material loss has been incurred and the amount of liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in our consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed.
	Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs consist of fees and expenses paid in connection with the closing of credit facilities and are capitalized at the time of payment. Deferred financing costs are amortized using the straight line method over the term of the credit facility.
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, available-for-sale securities, obligations under trade accounts payable and short and long-term debt. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying values for cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable approximate fair value. Refer to Note 10 for the fair values of our available-for-sale securities and other obligations.
	Foreign Currency Translations and Transactions
	Results of operations for foreign subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated using average exchange rates during the period. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet dates. Gains and losses resulting from these translations are included in accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity.
	For those foreign subsidiaries that have designated the U.S. dollar as the functional currency, gains and losses resulting from balance sheet remeasurement of foreign operations are included in the consolidated statements of income as incurred. Gains and losses resulting from transactions denominated in a foreign currency are also included in the consolidated statements of income as incurred.
	Goodwill
	Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. A qualitative assessment is allowed to determine if goodwill is potentially impaired. The qualitative assessment determines whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If it is more likely that not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, then the two step impairment test is performed. First, the fair value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value to determine whether an indication of impairment exists. If impairment is indicated, then the fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is determined by allocating the unit’s fair value to its assets and liabilities (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. The amount of impairment for goodwill is measured as the excess of its carrying value over its fair value. We complete our assessment of goodwill impairment as of December 31 each year. No impairment was recorded for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. Our goodwill is allocated to its segments as follows: U.S. Services - approximately $11.3 million; Tubular Sales - approximately $2.4 million. Goodwill in the Tubular Sales segment decreased by $1.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 due to the sale of a component of that segment. The inputs used in the determination of fair value are generally level 3 inputs. See Notes 3 and 10 in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the sale and of fair value measures, respectively.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	Long-lived assets, which include property, plant and equipment, and certain other assets to be held and used by us, are reviewed when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable based on estimated future cash flows. If this assessment indicates that the carrying values will not be recoverable, as determined based on undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful lives, an impairment loss is recognized based on fair value of the asset.
	Income Taxes
	We operate under many legal forms in approximately 60 countries. As a result, we are subject to many U.S. and foreign tax jurisdictions and many tax agreements and treaties among the various taxing authorities. Our operations in these different jurisdictions are taxed on various bases such as income before taxes, deemed profits (which is generally determined using a percentage of revenues rather than profits), and withholding taxes based on revenues. Determination of taxable income in any jurisdiction requires the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and the use of estimates and assumptions regarding significant future events. Changes in tax laws, regulations, agreements and treaties, foreign currency exchange restrictions, or our level of operations or profitability in each taxing jurisdiction could have an impact upon the amount of income taxes that we provide during any given year.
	Prior to the Reorganization, FII, FCC and FTS were classified as S-corporations for U.S. income tax purposes and therefore not subject to federal or state income taxation. Following the Reorganization, FICV is taxed as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and its domestic subsidiaries are classified as limited liability companies not subject to federal or state income taxation. As a partner in FICV, we are now subject to U.S. taxation on our allocable share of U.S. taxable income and the noncontrolling member will pay taxes with respect to its allocable share of U.S. taxable income.
	We provide for income tax expense based on the liability method of accounting for income taxes based on the authoritative accounting guidance. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based upon temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying values for financial reporting purposes, and are measured using the enacted marginal rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax expense or benefit is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period. The impact of an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return is recognized in the financial statements at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority.
	Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets are comprised of licenses, customer relationships and tradenames. Identifiable intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We evaluate impairment of our intangible assets on an individual basis whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Intangible assets deemed to be impaired are written down to their fair value discounted cash flows and, if available, comparable market values.
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (primarily average cost) or market value. Work in progress and finished goods include the cost of materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Inventory placed in service is either capitalized and included in equipment or expensed based upon our capitalization policies.
	Marketable Securities
	Our marketable securities in certificates of deposit, debt securities and publicly traded equity securities as an indirect result of strategic investments are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. See Note 7-Other Assets.
	The marketable securities are held within a Rabbi Trust for the purpose of paying future executive deferred compensation benefit obligations. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as a component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on marketable securities are included in other income on our consolidated statements of income, net when realized. Any impairment loss to reduce an investment’s carrying amount to its fair market value is recognized in income when a decline in the fair market value of an individual security below its cost or carrying value is determined to be other than temporary. Realized gains on investments were $3.9 million and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Realized losses on investments were $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for significant improvements and betterments are capitalized when they extend the useful life of the asset. Expenditures for minor improvements and routine repairs and maintenance, which do not improve or extend the life of the related assets, are expensed when incurred. When properties or equipment are sold, retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the books and the resulting gain or loss is recognized on the consolidated statements of income.
	Depreciation on fixed assets is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term. The depreciation of fixed assets recorded under capital lease agreements is included in depreciation expense.
Revenue Recognition
All revenue is recognized when all of the following criteria have been met: (1) evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery to and acceptance by the customer has occurred; (3) the price of the customer is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured, as follows:
Services Revenue. We provide tubular services to clients in the oil and gas industry. We perform services either under direct service purchase orders or master service agreements. Service revenue is recognized when services have been performed or rendered.
Rental Revenue. We design and manufacture a suite of highly technical equipment and products that we rent to our customers in connection with providing our services, including high-end, proprietary tubular handling equipment. We rent our products either under direct rental agreements or with customers with rental agreements in place. Revenue from rental agreements is recognized as earned over the rental period.
For customers contracted under direct service purchase orders and direct rental agreements, an accrual is recorded in unbilled accounts receivable for revenue earned but not yet invoiced.
Tubular Sales Revenue. Revenue on tubular sales is recognized when the product has shipped and significant risks of ownership have passed to the customer. The sales arrangements typically do not include right of return or other similar provisions or other post-delivery obligations. In some regions, customers have a right of return due to purchasing of excess products and deliverability limitations of products in remote locations. When the likelihood of a return exists on a sale, a determination of this portion of revenue is reclassified to deferred revenue until such time as the product is returned or no return occurs.
Some of our tubular sales customers have requested that we store pipe and connectors purchased from us in our facilities. We considered whether revenue should be recognized on these sales under the “bill and hold” guidance provided by the SEC Staff; however, based upon the assessment performed, revenue recognition on these transactions totaling $62.6 million and $23.2 million was deferred at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
Our stock-based compensation plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), dividend equivalent rights and other types of equity and cash incentive awards to employees, non-employee directors and service providers. Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date of the share-based awards based on their value and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, net of an estimated forfeiture rate and is included in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income.
Our stock-based compensation currently consists of RSUs. The grant date fair value of the RSUs, which are not entitled to receive dividends until vested, is measured by reducing the share price at that date by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid during the requisite vesting period, discounted at the appropriate risk-free interest rate.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”). This ASU requires entities to present separately, among other items, the amount of the change that is due to reclassifications, and the amount that is due to current period other comprehensive income. We adopted this guidance during the first quarter of 2013 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as there are currently no items reclassified from AOCI.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 relating to income taxes, which provides guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. The intent is to better reflect the manner in which an entity would settle at the reporting date any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position when net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, or tax credit carryforwards exist. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. We are evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of this standard may have on our consolidated financial statements.

Noncontrolling_Interest_Noncon

Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Noncontrolling Interest	'
	Noncontrolling Interest
	We hold an approximate 74.3% economic interest in FICV and are responsible for all operational, management and administrative decisions relating to FICV’s business. As a result, the financial results of FICV are consolidated with ours and we record a noncontrolling interest on our consolidated balance sheet with respect to the remaining approximately 25.7% economic interest in FICV held by Mosing Holdings. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest on the statements of income represents the portion of earnings or loss attributable to the economic interest in FICV held by Mosing Holdings. As a result of certain of the reorganization transactions, the allocable domestic income from FICV to FINV is now subject to U.S. taxation.
	A reconciliation of net income attributable to noncontrolling interest is detailed as follows (in thousands):
			Year Ended
			December 31,
			2013
		Net income	$	350,830
		Add: Provision for U.S. income taxes of FINV (1)	20,750
		Less: (Income) loss in FINV (2)	224
		Net income subject to noncontrolling interest	371,804
		Noncontrolling interest percentage	25.70%
		Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	$	95,368
	-1	Represents income tax expense attributable to U.S. operations of our 74.3% partnership interests in FICV.
	-2	Represents results of operations for entities outside of FICV.
	Prior year periods have not been included in the table above since income for U.S. operations for the periods was not subject to income tax.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations
	On June 14, 2013, we sold a component of our Tubular Sales (previously referred to as Pipe and Products) segment, which manufactured centralizers for sales to third parties, and recognized a gain on sale of $39.6 million, which is included in income from discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of income. As a result, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the operations from that component have been reported as discontinued operations.
	The following table presents the results of discontinued operations (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012		2011
	Revenues	$	7,554		$	16,871	$	19,663
	Income from discontinued operations	$	3,036		$	6,684	$	7,989
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations	39,629			—		—
	Income from discontinued operations
	before income taxes	42,665			6,684		7,989
	Income tax expense	30			—		—
	Net income from discontinued operations	$	42,635		$	6,684	$	7,989
	The major classes of assets and liabilities as of June 14, 2013, which were included in the disposition were as follows (in thousands):
		Accounts receivable, net	$	1,968
		Inventory	4,905
		Prepaid and other current assets	53
		Property, plant and equipment	2,260
		Goodwill	1,497
		Total assets	$	10,683
		Total liabilities	$	312
	Cash flows from discontinued operations are included with cash flows from continuing operations in the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Accounts_Receivable_net

Accounts Receivable, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable, net	'
	Accounts Receivable, net
	Accounts receivable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance
	of $13,614 and $1,697, respectively	$	232,409	$	188,095
	Unbilled receivables	105,824		108,713
	Taxes receivable	20,075		6,112
	Affiliated (1)	3,921		4,551
	Other receivables	2,588		6,186
	Total accounts receivable	$	364,817	$	313,657
	-1	Amounts represent expenditures on behalf of non-consolidated affiliates and receivables for aircraft charter income.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Pipe and connectors	$	168,639	$	87,083
	Finished goods	4,114		6,985
	Work in progress	2,284		2,411
	Raw materials, components and supplies	10,552		12,064
	Total inventories	$	185,589	$	108,543

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	The following is a summary of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Estimated
		Useful Lives	December 31,
		in Years	2013			2012
	Land	—	$	22,460		$	21,344
	Buildings and improvements	39	63,412			82,005
	Rental machinery and equipment	7	669,729			563,368
	Machinery and equipment - other	7	55,306			43,086
	Furniture, fixtures and computers	5	18,265			16,707
	Automobiles and other vehicles	5	35,649			33,940
	Aircraft	7	14,868			21,541
	Leasehold improvements	7	5,729			4,843
	Construction in progress - machinery
	and equipment and buildings	—	88,801			62,122
			974,219			848,956
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(463,020		)	(422,456		)
	Total property, plant and equipment, net		$	511,199		$	426,500
	Depreciation expense was approximately $77.3 million, $64.4 million and $52.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	Other Assets
	Other assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Marketable securities held in Rabbi Trust (1)	$	42,184	$	36,479
	Split-dollar life insurance	—		18,799
	Deferred tax asset	7,391		—
	Notes receivable - affiliates (2)	—		6,939
	Deposits	3,132		1,675
	Other	11,279		8,721
	Total other assets	$	63,986	$	72,613
	-1	See Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements
	-2	Represented amounts due from members of the Mosing family related to split-dollar life insurance policy premiums that we maintained prior to the IPO.

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	'
	Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
	Accrued and other current liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accrued compensation	$	26,252	$	23,978
	Accrued property and other taxes	23,018		20,912
	Income taxes	2,870		4,220
	Accrued inventory	5,419		17,723
	Accrued capital expenditures	4,188		400
	Accrued medical claims	2,779		2,066
	Accrued purchase orders	5,632		8,547
	Other	20,326		26,781
	Total accrued and other current liabilities	$	90,484	$	104,627

Longterm_Debt

Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt	'
	Long-term Debt
	The following is summary of long-term debt at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Lines of credit	$	—		$	2,000
	Notes payable	376			4,464
	Equipment financing	—			818
	Capital lease obligations	—			86
		376			7,368
	Less: current portion	(376		)	(6,317		)
	Long-term portion	—			1,051
	Notes payable - affiliated	—			468,563
	Less: current portion	—			(323,476		)
	Long-term portion	—			145,087
	Total long-term debt	$	—		$	146,138
	In connection with the IPO, we entered into two revolving credit facilities: (i) a $100.0 million revolving credit facility, including up to $20.0 million for letters of credit and up to $10.0 million in swingline loans, which matures in August 2018 (the “Five Year Facility”); and (ii) a $100.0 million revolving credit facility which matures in August 2014 (the “One Year Facility” and, together with the Five Year Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). Subject to the terms of the credit agreements, we have the ability to increase the commitments under the Credit Facilities by $150.0 million. As of December 31, 2013, we did not have any outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Facilities and had $7.3 million in letters of credit outstanding. We incurred approximately $1.0 million of deferred financing costs related to the Credit Facilities.
	Borrowings under the Credit Facilities bear interest, at our option, at either a base rate or an adjusted Eurodollar rate. Base rate loans under the credit facilities bear interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% or (c) the adjusted Eurodollar rate plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.50% to 1.50%, subject to adjustment based on the leverage ratio. Interest is in each case payable quarterly for base-rate loans. Eurodollar loans under the Credit Facilities bear interest at an adjusted Eurodollar rate equal to the Eurodollar rate for such interest period multiplied by the statutory reserves, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.50% to 2.50%. Interest is payable at the end of applicable interest periods for Eurodollar loans, except that if the interest period for a Eurodollar loan is longer than three months, interest is paid at the end of each three-month period. The unused portion of the Five Year Facility is subject to a commitment fee of up to 0.375%.
	The Credit Facilities contain various covenants that, among other things, limit our ability to grant certain liens, make certain loans and investments, enter into mergers or acquisition, enter into hedging transactions, change our lines of business, prepay certain indebtedness, enter into certain affiliate transactions, incur additional indebtedness or engage in certain asset dispositions. Additionally, the credit agreements limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness subject to certain exceptions.
	The Credit Facilities also contain financial covenants, which, among other things, require us, on a consolidated basis, to maintain: (i) a ratio of total consolidated funded debt to adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the credit agreements) of not more than 2.50 to 1.0; and (ii) a ratio of EBITDA to interest expense of not less than 3.0 to 1.0. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the credit agreements.
	In addition, the Credit Facilities contain customary events of default, including, among others, the failure to make required payments, borrower's failure to comply with certain covenants or other agreements, borrower's breach of the representation and covenants contained in the agreements, borrower's default of certain other indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency and the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the credit agreements).
	Prior to the completion of the IPO, we had two revolving credit facilities, with available borrowing capacities of $40.0 million and $5.0 million. In connection with the completion of our IPO, these credit facilities were repaid in full and terminated.
	Notes Payable - Affiliated
	In 2012, we made a non-cash distribution of $484.0 million to our owners in the form of two unsecured promissory notes payable to FWW. Interest was charged on the notes at the applicable short-term monthly applicable federal rate as published by the Internal Revenue Service. In connection with the completion of our IPO, the $415.3 million balance of the notes to FWW was repaid in full. We also had various notes payable – affiliated, which were either repaid in full or transferred to Mosing Holdings in connection with the completion of our IPO.
	All other affiliated indebtedness existing prior to the IPO was repaid.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Fair_V

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	We follow fair value measurement authoritative accounting guidance for measuring fair values of assets and liabilities in financial statements. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). We utilize market data or assumptions that market participants who are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. We are able to classify fair value balances based on the observability of these inputs. The authoritative guidance for fair value measurements establishes three levels of the fair value hierarchy, defined as follows:
	•	Level 1: Unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
	•	Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
	•	Level 3: Significant, unobservable inputs for use when little or no market data exists, requiring a significant degree of judgment.
	The hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 measurements and the lowest priority to Level 3 measurements. Depending on the particular asset or liability, input availability can vary depending on factors such as product type, longevity of a product in the market and other particular transaction conditions. In some cases, certain inputs used to measure fair value may be categorized into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. For disclosure purposes under the accounting guidance, the lowest level that contains significant inputs used in valuation should be chosen.
	Financial Assets and Liabilities
	A summary of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
		in Active		Other		Unobservable
		Markets		Observable		Inputs
				Inputs
		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Investments available-for-sale:
	Marketable securities - deferred
	compensation plan	$	—	$	42,184	$	—	$	42,184
	Marketable securities - other	7,038		—		—		7,038
	Liabilities:
	Marketable securities - deferred
	compensation plan	—		37,980		—		37,980
	December 31, 2012
	Assets:
	Investments available-for-sale:
	Marketable securities - deferred
	compensation plan	$	—	$	36,479	$	—	$	36,479
	Marketable securities - other	3,717		—		—		3,717
	Liabilities:
	Marketable securities - deferred
	compensation plan	—		30,143		—		30,143
	Our investments associated with our deferred compensation plan consist of marketable securities that are held in the form of investments in mutual funds within insurance contracts. Assets and liabilities measured using significant other observable inputs are reported at fair value based on third-party broker statements which are derived from the fair value of the funds' underlying investments. Other marketable securities are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
	We apply the provisions of the fair value measurement standard to our non-recurring, non-financial measurements including business combinations as well as impairment related to goodwill and other long-lived assets. For business combinations, the purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on a discounted cash flow model for most intangibles as well as market assumptions for the valuation of equipment and other fixed assets. We utilize a discounted cash flow model in evaluating impairment considerations related to goodwill and long-lived assets. Given the unobservable nature of the inputs, the discounted cash flow models are deemed to use Level 3 inputs. There were no non-recurring measurements during the periods presented.
	Other Fair Value Considerations
	The carrying values on our consolidated balance sheet of our cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued and other current liabilities and lines of credit approximates fair values due to their short maturities.
	Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm's-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free-market dealings may not exist. It was not practical to determine the fair value of the long-term portion of the notes payable to FWW at December 31, 2012 due to their related-party nature. The balance of the notes due FWW was repaid in August 2013.

Preferred_Stock_Preferred_Stoc

Preferred Stock Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Preferred Stock	'
	Preferred Stock
	At December 31, 2013, we had 52,976,000 shares of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, which were held by Mosing Holdings. Each share of Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference equal to its par value of €0.01 per share and is entitled to an annual dividend equal to 0.25% of its par value. Additionally, each share of Preferred Stock entitles its holder to one vote. Preferred stockholders vote with the common stock as a single class on all matters presented to FINV's shareholders for their vote.
	The FICV Limited Partnership Agreement contains provisions linking each share of Preferred Stock to a proportionate portion of the limited partnership interest in FICV held by Mosing Holdings. Mosing Holdings has the right to redeem all or a portion of its Preferred Stock for cash equal to the par value of each share of Preferred Stock redeemed plus any accrued but unpaid dividends thereon. Simultaneously, a proportionate amount of limited partner interests in FICV would then be exchanged for FINV common stock. As of December 31, 2013, there have been no redemptions of the Preferred Stock or conversions of the FICV limited partner interests. Exchanges are subject to customary conversion rate adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications.
	The Preferred Stock is classified outside of permanent equity in our consolidated balance sheet at its redemption value of par plus accrued and unpaid dividends because the conversion provisions are not solely within our control.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	We have engaged in certain transactions with other companies related to us by common ownership. We have entered into various operating leases to lease and office and manufacturing space from an affiliated entities owned by the Mosing family. Rent expense related to these leases was $5.8 million, $3.4 million and $3.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	We are a party to certain agreements relating to the rental of aircraft to Western Airways ("WA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of an entity owned by the Mosing family. Prior to the IPO, we were under agreements, whereby we leased the aircraft as needed for a rental fee per hour and reimbursed WA for a management fee and hangar rental. The rental fees exceeded the reimbursement costs and we recorded net charter income. Subsequent to the IPO, we entered into new agreements with WA for the aircraft that was retained by us whereby we are paid a flat monthly fee. We recorded net charter income of $1.0 million, $1.0 million and $2.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	We had receivables totaling $5.6 million at December 31, 2012, due from our chief executive officer, Keith Mosing, and certain members of the Mosing family, relating to amounts owed to us for split-dollar life insurance policy premiums that we previously maintained. The receivables were recorded in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The cash surrender value of $18.8 million related to such policies was recorded in other assets as of December 31, 2012. We recorded an unrealized gain of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 and unrealized losses of $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of income related to the change in the cash surrender value of the policies. The split dollar life insurance policies were transferred to Mosing Holdings in connection with the Reorganization.
	In addition, we had two outstanding notes payable to FWW that were repaid in full in connection with the completion of our IPO. See Note 9 – Long-term Debt.

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Earn

Earnings Per Common Share Earnings Per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Common Share	'
	Earnings Per Common Share
	Basic earnings per common share is determined dividing net income, less preferred stock dividends, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is determined by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, assuming all potentially dilutive shares were issued.
	We apply the treasury stock method to determine the dilutive weighted average common shares represented by the unvested restricted stock units. The diluted earnings per share calculation assumes exchange of 100% of our outstanding Preferred Stock on an as if converted basis. Accordingly, the numerator is also adjusted to include the earnings allocated to the noncontrolling interest after taking into account the tax effect of such exchange.
	The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Numerator - Basic
	Income from continuing operations	$	308,195		$	344,250		$	162,798
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(95,368		)	(90,015		)	(43,807		)
	Discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest	10,935			1,714			2,049
	Less: Preferred stock dividends	—			—			—
	Income from continuing operations
	attributable to common shareholders	223,762			255,949			121,040
	Income from discontinued operations attributable to FINV	31,700			4,970			5,940
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	255,462		$	260,919		$	126,980
	Numerator - Diluted
	Income from continuing operations
	applicable to common shareholders	$	223,762		$	255,949		$	121,040
	Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (1)	88,041			90,015			43,807
	Add: Preferred stock dividends	—			—			—
	Diluted income from continuing operations
	applicable to common shareholders	311,803			345,964			164,847
	Income from discontinued operations attributable to FINV	31,700			4,970			5,940
	Dilutive net income available to common shareholders	$	343,503		$	350,934		$	170,787
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average common shares	132,257			119,024			119,024
	Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (Note 11)	52,976			52,976			52,976
	Restricted stock units	273			—			—
	Diluted weighted average common shares	185,506			172,000			172,000
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	1.69		$	2.15		$	1.02
	Discontinued operations	0.24			0.04			0.05
	Total	$	1.93		$	2.19		$	1.07
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	1.68		$	2.01		$	0.96
	Discontinued operations	0.17			0.03			0.03
	Total	$	1.85		$	2.04		$	0.99
	-1	Adjusted for additional tax expense of $7.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 upon the assumed conversion of the Preferred Stock.

StockBased_Compensation_Notes

Stock-Based Compensation (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan
	In connection with the completion of our IPO, we adopted the Frank's International N.V. 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”), under which stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights and other types of equity and cash incentive awards may be granted to employees, non-employee directors and service providers. The LTIP expires after 10 years, unless prior to that date the maximum number of shares available for issuance under the plan has been issued or our board of directors terminates the plan. There are 20,000,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the LTIP.
	Restricted Stock Units
	Subsequent to the completion of the IPO and pursuant to the LTIP, we issued 3,522,158 RSUs to management and employees. Substantially all RSUs granted under the LTIP vest ratably over a period of three years (one-third on each anniversary of the grant), except for certain grants that vest 20% on the first three anniversaries and the remaining 40% at the end of three and a half years.
	Employees granted RSUs are not entitled to dividends declared on the underlying shares while the restricted stock is unvested. As such, the grant date fair value of the award is measured by reducing the grant date price of our common stock by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid on the underlying shares during the requisite service period, discounted at the appropriate risk-free interest rate. The resulting fair value of the restricted stock awards granted was $21.03. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period. As of December 31, 2013, we assumed no annual forfeiture rate because of our lack of turnover and history for this type of award.
	Stock-based compensation expense relating to RSUs for the year ended December 31, 2013, was $7.2 million and is included in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of income. Unamortized stock compensation expense as of December 31, 2013 relating to RSUs totaled approximately $66.8 million which will be expensed over a weighted average period of 3.0 years.
	Non-vested RSUs outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and the changes during the year were as follows:
				Weighted
		Number of		Average Grant
		Shares		Date Fair Value
	Non-vested at December 31, 2012	—		$	—
	Granted	3,522,158		21.03
	Forfeited	(2,748	)	21.03
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013	3,519,410		$	21.03
	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	In connection with the completion of our IPO, we adopted the Frank's International N.V. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), which we expect to become effective July 1, 2014. Under the ESPP, eligible employees have the right to purchase shares of common stock at the lesser of (1) 85% of the last reported sale price of our common stock on the first business day of the option period, or (ii) 85% of the last reported sale price of our common stock on the last business day of the option period. The ESPP is intended to qualify as an employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code. We have reserved three million shares of our common stock for issuance under the ESPP.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Notes

Employee Benefit Plans (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Employee Benefit Plans
	U.S. Benefit Plans
	401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. FII, FCC and FTS administer separate 401(k) savings and investment plans (the “Plans”) as part of the employee benefits package. Employees are required to complete six months of service before becoming eligible to participate in the Plans. Under the terms of the Plans, we match 75% of employee contributions up to $3,000 annually. Our matching contributions to the Plans totaled $2.9 million, $2.9 million and $2.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Executive Deferred Compensation Plan. In December 2004, we and certain affiliates adopted the Frank’s Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (“EDC Plan”). The purpose of the EDC Plan is to provide participants with an opportunity to defer receipt of a portion of their salary, bonus, and other specified cash compensation. Participant contributions are immediately vested. Our contributions vest after five years of service. All participant benefits under this EDC Plan shall be paid directly from the general funds of the applicable participating subsidiary or a grantor trust, commonly referred to as a Rabbi Trust, created for the purpose of informally funding the EDC Plan, and other than such Rabbi Trust, no special or separate fund shall be established and no other segregation of assets shall be made to assure payment. The assets of our EDC Plan’s trust are invested in a corporate owned split-dollar life insurance policy and an amalgamation of mutual funds (Note 7).
	We recorded compensation expense related to the vesting of the Company’s contribution of $2.1 million, $4.8 million and $2.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The total liability recorded at December 31, 2013 and 2012, related to the EDC Plan was $38.0 million and $30.1 million, respectively, and was included in other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
	Foreign Benefit Plans
	We sponsor certain benefit plans as dictated by host country law. We recorded expense related to foreign benefit plans of $4.4 million, $2.4 million and $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Income from continuing operations before income tax expense was comprised of the following for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	177,244		$	185,861		$	56,263
	Foreign	169,678			190,266			126,822
	Income from continuing operations
	before income tax expense	$	346,922		$	376,127		$	183,085
	Income taxes have been provided for based upon the tax laws and rates in the countries in which operations are conducted and income is earned. Components of income tax expense consist of the following for the periods indicated (in thousands:)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Current
	U.S. federal	$	9,367		$	63		$	68
	U. S state and local	630			—			92
	Foreign	25,052			30,365			20,539
	Total current	35,049			30,428			20,699
	Deferred
	U.S. federal	10,696			(63		)	(62		)
	U.S. state and local	833			—			—
	Foreign	(7,851		)	1,512			(350		)
	Total deferred	3,678			1,449			(412		)
	Total income tax expense	$	38,727		$	31,877		$	20,287
	Foreign taxes were incurred in the following regions for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Latin America	$	(4,171	)	$	5,992		$	11,996
	West Africa	8,789			5,978			9,104
	Middle East	4,765			1,665			3,751
	Europe	1,842			1,677			1,707
	Far East	2,732			1,630			2,172
	Other	3,244			14,935			(8,541		)
	Total foreign income tax expense	$	17,201		$	31,877		$	20,189
	A reconciliation of the differences between the income tax provision computed at the U.S. statutory rate and the reported provision for income taxes for the periods indicated is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Income tax expense at statutory rate	$	133,565		$	133,984		$	66,876
	Benefit of pass through entity status	(41,644		)	(66,593		)	(22,353		)
	Taxes on foreign earnings at less than the U.S statutory rate	(48,154		)	(35,514		)	(24,236		)
	Noncontrolling interest	(6,869		)	—			—
	Other	1,829			—			—
	Total income tax expense	$	38,727		$	31,877		$	20,287
	A reconciliation using the Netherlands statutory rate was not provided as there are no significant operations in the Netherlands.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the anticipated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement basis and tax basis of our assets and liabilities using the applicable tax rates in effect at year-end. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is not more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax asset will be realized. Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Current
	Other	$	117		$	94
	Investment in partnership	73			—
	Noncurrent
	Other	6,926			—
	Property and equipment	465			324
	Total deferred tax assets	7,581			418
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Current
	Other	(159		)	—
	Property and equipment	—			(21		)
	Noncurrent
	Investment in partnership	(11,660		)	—
	Other	(1,454		)
	Property and equipment	—			(6,899		)
	Total deferred liabilities	(13,273		)	(6,920		)
	Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(5,692	)	$	(6,502	)
Undistributed earnings of certain of our foreign subsidiaries amounted to approximately $304.7 million at December 31, 2013. It is our intention to permanently reinvest undistributed earnings and profits from the subsidiaries of the consolidated companies’ operations that have been generated through December 31, 2013 and future plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate the foreign amounts to fund U.S. operations. In the event of distribution of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, we would not be subject to either U.S. income taxes nor foreign withholding taxes payable to certain foreign entities.
A tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of uncertain tax positions at the beginning and end of the periods is as follows (in thousands):
	Gross
	Unrecognized
	Tax Benefits,
	Excluding						Total Gross
	Interest and			Interest and			Unrecognized
	Penalties			Penalties			Tax Benefits
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	1,796		$	—		$	1,796
Increase in prior year tax positions	1,553			564			2,117
Balance at December 31, 2012	3,349			564			3,913
Decrease in prior year tax positions	(2,289		)	(179		)	(2,468		)
Increase in prior year tax positions	459			243			702
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	1,519		$	628		$	2,147
Substantially all of the uncertain tax positions, if recognized in the future, would impact our effective tax rate. We have elected to classify interest and penalties incurred on income taxes as income tax expense.
We file income tax returns in various international tax jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2013, the tax years 2007 through 2013 remain open to examination in the major foreign taxing jurisdictions to which we are subject. There are currently no U.S. Federal or state audits or examinations underway.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Commitments
	We are committed under various noncancelable operating lease agreements primarily related to facilities and equipment that expire at various dates throughout the next several years. Future minimum lease commitments under noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more at December 31, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ending December 31,
		2014	$	13,712
		2015	12,450
		2016	10,538
		2017	9,533
		2018	7,536
		Thereafter	26,537
		Total future lease commitments	$	80,306
	Total rent expense incurred under operating leases was $12.9 million, $8.4 million, and $5.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Contingencies
	We are the subject of lawsuits and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Management cannot predict the ultimate outcome of such lawsuits and claims. While the lawsuits and claims are asserted for amounts that may be material should an unfavorable outcome be the result, management does not expect that the currently pending matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	'
	Supplemental Cash Flow Information
	Supplemental cash flows and non-cash transactions were as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012			2011
	Cash paid for interest	$	1,542	$	1,434		$	710
	Cash paid for income taxes	29,196		8,292			6,624
	Non-cash transactions:
	Change in accounts payable related to capital expenditures	$	3,787	$	(10,943	)	$	10,997
	Distribution of net assets to Mosing Holdings	50,319		—			—
	Insurance premium financed by note payable	—		—			1,777
	Notes issued as payment of distribution to owners	—		483,994			—

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	Reporting Segments
	Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. We are comprised of three reportable segments: International Services, U.S. Services and Tubular Sales. We previously referred to the Tubular Sales segment as the Pipe and Products segment. We renamed this segment to better describe the business activities conducted within this segment after the sale of our centralizer manufacturing business (See Note 3).
	The International Services segment provides tubular services in international offshore markets and in several onshore international regions. Our customers in these international markets are primarily large exploration and production companies, including integrated oil and gas companies and national oil and gas companies.
	The U.S. Services segment provides tubular services in almost all of the active onshore oil and gas drilling regions in the U.S., including the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Marcellus Shale, Utica Shale, Barnett Shale, Woodford Shale, Piceance Basin, San Juan Basin, Uintah Basin, Big Horn Basin, Powder River Basin, DJ/Wattenberg Basin and Williston Basin, as well as in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
	The Tubular Sales segment designs and manufactures certain products that we sell directly to external customers, including large OD pipe connectors. We also provide specialized fabrication and welding services in support of deep water projects in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, including drilling and production risers, flowlines and pipeline end terminations, as well as long length tubulars (up to 300 feet in length) for use as caissons or pilings. In addition, we distribute large OD pipe manufactured by third parties that we have equipped with weld-on end connections. This segment also designs and manufactures proprietary equipment for use in our International and U.S. Services segments.
	The operating results of the Tubular Sales component that was sold in June 2013 have been accounted for as discontinued operations and have been excluded from the segment results below.
	Adjusted EBITDA
	We define Adjusted EBITDA as income from continuing operations before net interest income or expense, depreciation and amortization, income tax benefit or expense, asset impairments, gain or loss on sale of assets, foreign currency gain or loss, stock-based compensation, other non-cash adjustments and unusual or non-recurring charges. Our CODM uses Adjusted EBITDA as the primary measure of segment reporting performance.
	The following table presents a reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to income from continuing operations (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
	International Services	$	199,620		$	219,199		$	153,064
	U.S. Services	198,442			199,397			72,141
	Tubular Sales	40,624			20,958			15,919
	Corporate and other	53			(30		)	—
	Adjusted EBITDA Total	438,739			439,524			241,124
	Interest income (expense), net	(653		)	260			(661		)
	Income tax expense	(38,727		)	(31,877		)	(20,287		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(78,082		)	(65,815		)	(54,216		)
	Gain on sale of assets	122			2,608			47
	Foreign currency loss	(2,556		)	(450		)	(3,209		)
	Stock-based compensation expense	(7,220		)	—			—
	IPO transaction-related costs (1)	(3,428		)	—			—
	Income from continuing operations	$	308,195		$	344,250		$	162,798
	-1	Represents nonrecurring charges incurred in connection with our IPO, primarily those amounts attributable to the restructuring in advance of the IPO.
	The following tables set forth certain financial information with respect to our reportable segments. Included in “Corporate and Other” are intersegment eliminations and costs associated with activities of a general nature (in thousands):
		International			U.S.			Tubular Sales			Corporate			Total
		Services			Services						and Other
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Revenue from external customers	$	475,297		$	434,940		$	167,485		$	—		$	1,077,722
	Inter-segment revenues	3,275			20,552			71,271			(95,098		)	—
	Adjusted EBITDA	199,620			198,442			40,624			53			438,739
	Depreciation and amortization	41,177			33,102			3,803			—			78,082
	Property, plant and equipment	278,452			132,502			100,245			—			511,199
	Capital expenditures	97,120			56,586			30,798			—			184,504
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Revenue from external customers	$	467,126		$	422,522		$	149,406		$	—		$	1,039,054
	Inter-segment revenues	2,338			22,046			47,664			(72,048		)	—
	Adjusted EBITDA	219,199			199,397			20,958			(30		)	439,524
	Depreciation and amortization	31,931			30,230			3,654			—			65,815
	Property, plant and equipment	222,197			123,084			81,219			—			426,500
	Capital expenditures	98,781			75,342			6,064			—			180,187
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Revenue from external customers	$	365,278		$	259,396		$	94,738		$	—		$	719,412
	Inter-segment revenues	828			17,890			32,819			(51,537		)	—
	Adjusted EBITDA	153,064			72,141			15,919			—			241,124
	Depreciation and amortization	23,702			27,378			3,136			—			54,216
	Property, plant and equipment	164,709			113,447			46,725			—			324,881
	Capital expenditures	63,285			49,097			5,501			—			117,883
	The CODM does not review total assets by segment as part of the financial information provided; therefore, no asset information is provided in the above table.
	We are a Netherlands based company and we derive our revenue from services and product sales to clients primarily in the oil and gas industry. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of our revenue for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2011 and one customer accounted for approximately 11% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	Geographic Areas
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenue:
	United States	$	542,562		$	543,688		$	341,745
	Europe/Middle East/Africa	310,603			287,433			215,110
	Latin America	78,019			107,112			90,409
	Far East	63,709			54,893			38,911
	Other countries	82,829			45,928			33,237
		$	1,077,722		$	1,039,054		$	719,412
The revenue generated in The Netherlands was immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. Other than the United States, no individual country represented more than 10% of our revenue for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	December 31,
	2013			2012
Long-Lived Assets (PP&E)
United States	$	232,747		$	204,303
International	278,452			222,197
	$	511,199		$	426,500
Based on the unique nature of our operating structure, revenue generating assets are interchangeable between international countries and are not separately identifiable. Revenues from customers and long-lived assets in The Netherlands were insignificant in each of the years presented.

Unaudited_Quarterly_Informatio

Unaudited Quarterly Information (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Information	'
	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	Summarized quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is set forth below (in thousands, except per share data).
		First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Total
	2013
	Revenue	$	232,573	$	292,975	$	270,102	$	282,072	$	1,077,722
	Operating income	79,262		103,933		75,193		82,283		340,671
	Net income attributable to Frank's International N.V.	54,200		105,363		40,814		55,085		255,462
	Earnings per common share: (1)
	Basic	$	0.45	$	0.89	$	0.3	$	0.36	$	1.93
	Diluted	$	0.42	$	0.89	$	0.29	$	0.36	$	1.85
	2012
	Revenue	$	235,094	$	262,689	$	266,407	$	274,864	$	1,039,054
	Operating income	83,755		96,511		95,513		88,349		364,128
	Net income attributable to Frank's International N.V.	61,157		67,595		68,067		64,100		260,919
	Earnings per common share: (1)
	Basic	$	0.51	$	0.57	$	0.57	$	0.54	$	2.19
	Diluted	$	0.48	$	0.53	$	0.53	$	0.5	$	2.04
	-1	The sum of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts may not agree with year-to-date net income per common share as each quarterly computation is based on the weighted average number of commons shares outstanding during that period.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign1

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements of Frank's International N.V. ("FINV"), a limited liability company organized under the laws of The Netherlands, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 include the activities of Frank's International C.V. ("FICV") and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us" and "our"). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated for purposes of preparing these consolidated financial statements.
	Our accompanying consolidated financial statements and related financial information have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications consisting solely of normal accruals that are necessary for the fair presentation of financial results as of and for the periods presented.
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis using the United States dollar as the reporting currency.
	Reclassifications
	In reporting periods prior to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, certain costs of equipment rentals and services and product sales were misclassified between the two line items. There was no impact to previously reported operating income, income from continuing operations, net income, earnings per share or cash flow. Corrections have been made to the relevant periods presented in the financial statements included herein. These corrections resulted in reductions of cost of equipment rentals and services with corresponding increases to cost of products of $12.2 million and $7.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	We have determined that the previously reported December 31, 2012 and 2011 property, plant and equipment balances for our U.S. Services and Tubular Sales segments in Note 19 were misclassified. Corrections have been made to the relevant periods presented in the financial statements included herein. These corrections resulted in increases to the Tubular Sales balance of $58.7 million and $24.9 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, with the corresponding decrease to the U.S. Services segment, and had no effect on the impairment testing of goodwill.
	We have evaluated and concluded that the identified amounts were not material to any of our previously filed annual financial statements as the effects in prior periods were not material.
	Recast of Historical Financial Presentation
	The reorganization discussed below has been reflected retroactively on a historical cost basis for all periods presented as it was a reorganization of entities under common control. The impact of the reorganization was to combine all of the previously separate entities under a single capital structure to facilitate the initial public offering ("IPO") of FINV. This presentation reflects the consolidation of each of the previously separate entities into FINV, the 25.7% noncontrolling interest in Frank's International C.V. ("FICV") and issuance of the Series A preferred stock, par value €0.01 per share (the "Preferred Stock") as outstanding for each period. This presentation allows comparability with prior periods, including earnings per share ("EPS") calculations.
Accounting Estimates	'
	Accounting Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable
	We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts based on various factors including historical experience, the current aging status of our customer accounts, the financial condition of our customers and the business and political environment in which our customers operate. Provisions for doubtful accounts are recorded when it becomes probable that customer accounts are uncollectible.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Throughout the year, we have cash balances in excess of federally insured limits deposited with various financial institutions. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts and believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Comprehensive Income	'
	Comprehensive Income
	Accounting standards on reporting comprehensive income require that certain items, including foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities be presented as components of comprehensive income. The cumulative amounts recognized by us under these standards are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of shareholders’ equity.
Contingencies	'
	Contingencies
	Certain conditions may exist as of the date our consolidated financial statements are issued that may result in a loss to us, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Our management, with input from legal counsel, assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise in judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings pending against us or unasserted claims that may result in proceedings, our management, with input from legal counsel, evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
	If the assessment of a contingency indicates it is probable a material loss has been incurred and the amount of liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in our consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, is disclosed.
	Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
Deferred Financing Costs	'
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs consist of fees and expenses paid in connection with the closing of credit facilities and are capitalized at the time of payment. Deferred financing costs are amortized using the straight line method over the term of the credit facility.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities to issue common stock were exercised or converted to common stock
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, available-for-sale securities, obligations under trade accounts payable and short and long-term debt. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying values for cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable approximate fair value. Refer to Note 10 for the fair values of our available-for-sale securities and other obligations.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations	'
	Foreign Currency Translations and Transactions
	Results of operations for foreign subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated using average exchange rates during the period. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet dates. Gains and losses resulting from these translations are included in accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity.
	For those foreign subsidiaries that have designated the U.S. dollar as the functional currency, gains and losses resulting from balance sheet remeasurement of foreign operations are included in the consolidated statements of income as incurred. Gains and losses resulting from transactions denominated in a foreign currency are also included in the consolidated statements of income as incurred.
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill
	Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. A qualitative assessment is allowed to determine if goodwill is potentially impaired. The qualitative assessment determines whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If it is more likely that not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, then the two step impairment test is performed. First, the fair value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value to determine whether an indication of impairment exists. If impairment is indicated, then the fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is determined by allocating the unit’s fair value to its assets and liabilities (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. The amount of impairment for goodwill is measured as the excess of its carrying value over its fair value. We complete our assessment of goodwill impairment as of December 31 each year. No impairment was recorded for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. Our goodwill is allocated to its segments as follows: U.S. Services - approximately $11.3 million; Tubular Sales - approximately $2.4 million. Goodwill in the Tubular Sales segment decreased by $1.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 due to the sale of a component of that segment. The inputs used in the determination of fair value are generally level 3 inputs. See Notes 3 and 10 in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the sale and of fair value measures, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	Long-lived assets, which include property, plant and equipment, and certain other assets to be held and used by us, are reviewed when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable based on estimated future cash flows. If this assessment indicates that the carrying values will not be recoverable, as determined based on undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful lives, an impairment loss is recognized based on fair value of the asset.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	We operate under many legal forms in approximately 60 countries. As a result, we are subject to many U.S. and foreign tax jurisdictions and many tax agreements and treaties among the various taxing authorities. Our operations in these different jurisdictions are taxed on various bases such as income before taxes, deemed profits (which is generally determined using a percentage of revenues rather than profits), and withholding taxes based on revenues. Determination of taxable income in any jurisdiction requires the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and the use of estimates and assumptions regarding significant future events. Changes in tax laws, regulations, agreements and treaties, foreign currency exchange restrictions, or our level of operations or profitability in each taxing jurisdiction could have an impact upon the amount of income taxes that we provide during any given year.
	Prior to the Reorganization, FII, FCC and FTS were classified as S-corporations for U.S. income tax purposes and therefore not subject to federal or state income taxation. Following the Reorganization, FICV is taxed as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and its domestic subsidiaries are classified as limited liability companies not subject to federal or state income taxation. As a partner in FICV, we are now subject to U.S. taxation on our allocable share of U.S. taxable income and the noncontrolling member will pay taxes with respect to its allocable share of U.S. taxable income.
	We provide for income tax expense based on the liability method of accounting for income taxes based on the authoritative accounting guidance. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based upon temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying values for financial reporting purposes, and are measured using the enacted marginal rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax expense or benefit is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period. The impact of an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return is recognized in the financial statements at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority.
Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets are comprised of licenses, customer relationships and tradenames. Identifiable intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We evaluate impairment of our intangible assets on an individual basis whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Intangible assets deemed to be impaired are written down to their fair value discounted cash flows and, if available, comparable market values.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (primarily average cost) or market value. Work in progress and finished goods include the cost of materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Inventory placed in service is either capitalized and included in equipment or expensed based upon our capitalization policies
Marketable Securities	'
	Marketable Securities
	Our marketable securities in certificates of deposit, debt securities and publicly traded equity securities as an indirect result of strategic investments are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value. See Note 7-Other Assets.
	The marketable securities are held within a Rabbi Trust for the purpose of paying future executive deferred compensation benefit obligations. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as a component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on marketable securities are included in other income on our consolidated statements of income, net when realized. Any impairment loss to reduce an investment’s carrying amount to its fair market value is recognized in income when a decline in the fair market value of an individual security below its cost or carrying value is determined to be other than temporary. Realized gains on investments were $3.9 million and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Realized losses on investments were $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for significant improvements and betterments are capitalized when they extend the useful life of the asset. Expenditures for minor improvements and routine repairs and maintenance, which do not improve or extend the life of the related assets, are expensed when incurred. When properties or equipment are sold, retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the books and the resulting gain or loss is recognized on the consolidated statements of income.
	Depreciation on fixed assets is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term. The depreciation of fixed assets recorded under capital lease agreements is included in depreciation expense.
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Our stock-based compensation plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), dividend equivalent rights and other types of equity and cash incentive awards to employees, non-employee directors and service providers. Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date of the share-based awards based on their value and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, net of an estimated forfeiture rate and is included in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income.
	Our stock-based compensation currently consists of RSUs. The grant date fair value of the RSUs, which are not entitled to receive dividends until vested, is measured by reducing the share price at that date by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid during the requisite vesting period, discounted at the appropriate risk-free interest rate.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”). This ASU requires entities to present separately, among other items, the amount of the change that is due to reclassifications, and the amount that is due to current period other comprehensive income. We adopted this guidance during the first quarter of 2013 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows as there are currently no items reclassified from AOCI.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 relating to income taxes, which provides guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. The intent is to better reflect the manner in which an entity would settle at the reporting date any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position when net operating loss carryforwards, similar tax losses, or tax credit carryforwards exist. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. We are evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of this standard may have on our consolidated financial statements.

Noncontrolling_Interest_Tables

Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'
	A reconciliation of net income attributable to noncontrolling interest is detailed as follows (in thousands):
			Year Ended
			December 31,
			2013
		Net income	$	350,830
		Add: Provision for U.S. income taxes of FINV (1)	20,750
		Less: (Income) loss in FINV (2)	224
		Net income subject to noncontrolling interest	371,804
		Noncontrolling interest percentage	25.70%
		Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	$	95,368
	-1	Represents income tax expense attributable to U.S. operations of our 74.3% partnership interests in FICV.
	-2	Represents results of operations for entities outside of FICV.

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	'
	The following table presents the results of discontinued operations (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012		2011
	Revenues	$	7,554		$	16,871	$	19,663
	Income from discontinued operations	$	3,036		$	6,684	$	7,989
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations	39,629			—		—
	Income from discontinued operations
	before income taxes	42,665			6,684		7,989
	Income tax expense	30			—		—
	Net income from discontinued operations	$	42,635		$	6,684	$	7,989
	The major classes of assets and liabilities as of June 14, 2013, which were included in the disposition were as follows (in thousands):
		Accounts receivable, net	$	1,968
		Inventory	4,905
		Prepaid and other current assets	53
		Property, plant and equipment	2,260
		Goodwill	1,497
		Total assets	$	10,683
		Total liabilities	$	312

Accounts_Receivable_net_Tables

Accounts Receivable, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'
	Accounts receivable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance
	of $13,614 and $1,697, respectively	$	232,409	$	188,095
	Unbilled receivables	105,824		108,713
	Taxes receivable	20,075		6,112
	Affiliated (1)	3,921		4,551
	Other receivables	2,588		6,186
	Total accounts receivable	$	364,817	$	313,657
	-1	Amounts represent expenditures on behalf of non-consolidated affiliates and receivables for aircraft charter income.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory	'
	Inventories at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Pipe and connectors	$	168,639	$	87,083
	Finished goods	4,114		6,985
	Work in progress	2,284		2,411
	Raw materials, components and supplies	10,552		12,064
	Total inventories	$	185,589	$	108,543

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	The following is a summary of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		Estimated
		Useful Lives	December 31,
		in Years	2013			2012
	Land	—	$	22,460		$	21,344
	Buildings and improvements	39	63,412			82,005
	Rental machinery and equipment	7	669,729			563,368
	Machinery and equipment - other	7	55,306			43,086
	Furniture, fixtures and computers	5	18,265			16,707
	Automobiles and other vehicles	5	35,649			33,940
	Aircraft	7	14,868			21,541
	Leasehold improvements	7	5,729			4,843
	Construction in progress - machinery
	and equipment and buildings	—	88,801			62,122
			974,219			848,956
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(463,020		)	(422,456		)
	Total property, plant and equipment, net		$	511,199		$	426,500
	Depreciation expense was approximately $77.3 million, $64.4 million and $52.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets	'
	Other assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Marketable securities held in Rabbi Trust (1)	$	42,184	$	36,479
	Split-dollar life insurance	—		18,799
	Deferred tax asset	7,391		—
	Notes receivable - affiliates (2)	—		6,939
	Deposits	3,132		1,675
	Other	11,279		8,721
	Total other assets	$	63,986	$	72,613
	-1	See Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements
	-2	Represented amounts due from members of the Mosing family related to split-dollar life insurance policy premiums that we maintained prior to the IPO.

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab1

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accrued and other current liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accrued compensation	$	26,252	$	23,978
	Accrued property and other taxes	23,018		20,912
	Income taxes	2,870		4,220
	Accrued inventory	5,419		17,723
	Accrued capital expenditures	4,188		400
	Accrued medical claims	2,779		2,066
	Accrued purchase orders	5,632		8,547
	Other	20,326		26,781
	Total accrued and other current liabilities	$	90,484	$	104,627

Longterm_Debt_Tables

Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of long-term debt	'
	The following is summary of long-term debt at December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Lines of credit	$	—		$	2,000
	Notes payable	376			4,464
	Equipment financing	—			818
	Capital lease obligations	—			86
		376			7,368
	Less: current portion	(376		)	(6,317		)
	Long-term portion	—			1,051
	Notes payable - affiliated	—			468,563
	Less: current portion	—			(323,476		)
	Long-term portion	—			145,087
	Total long-term debt	$	—		$	146,138

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	'
	A summary of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
		in Active		Other		Unobservable
		Markets		Observable		Inputs
				Inputs
		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Investments available-for-sale:
	Marketable securities - deferred
	compensation plan	$	—	$	42,184	$	—	$	42,184
	Marketable securities - other	7,038		—		—		7,038
	Liabilities:
	Marketable securities - deferred
	compensation plan	—		37,980		—		37,980
	December 31, 2012
	Assets:
	Investments available-for-sale:
	Marketable securities - deferred
	compensation plan	$	—	$	36,479	$	—	$	36,479
	Marketable securities - other	3,717		—		—		3,717
	Liabilities:
	Marketable securities - deferred
	compensation plan	—		30,143		—		30,143

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Tabl

Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	The following table summarizes the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Numerator - Basic
	Income from continuing operations	$	308,195		$	344,250		$	162,798
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(95,368		)	(90,015		)	(43,807		)
	Discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest	10,935			1,714			2,049
	Less: Preferred stock dividends	—			—			—
	Income from continuing operations
	attributable to common shareholders	223,762			255,949			121,040
	Income from discontinued operations attributable to FINV	31,700			4,970			5,940
	Net income attributable to common shareholders	$	255,462		$	260,919		$	126,980
	Numerator - Diluted
	Income from continuing operations
	applicable to common shareholders	$	223,762		$	255,949		$	121,040
	Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (1)	88,041			90,015			43,807
	Add: Preferred stock dividends	—			—			—
	Diluted income from continuing operations
	applicable to common shareholders	311,803			345,964			164,847
	Income from discontinued operations attributable to FINV	31,700			4,970			5,940
	Dilutive net income available to common shareholders	$	343,503		$	350,934		$	170,787
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average common shares	132,257			119,024			119,024
	Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock (Note 11)	52,976			52,976			52,976
	Restricted stock units	273			—			—
	Diluted weighted average common shares	185,506			172,000			172,000
	Basic earnings per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	1.69		$	2.15		$	1.02
	Discontinued operations	0.24			0.04			0.05
	Total	$	1.93		$	2.19		$	1.07
	Diluted earnings per common share:
	Continuing operations	$	1.68		$	2.01		$	0.96
	Discontinued operations	0.17			0.03			0.03
	Total	$	1.85		$	2.04		$	0.99
	-1	Adjusted for additional tax expense of $7.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 upon the assumed conversion of the Preferred Stock.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	'
	Non-vested RSUs outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and the changes during the year were as follows:
				Weighted
		Number of		Average Grant
		Shares		Date Fair Value
	Non-vested at December 31, 2012	—		$	—
	Granted	3,522,158		21.03
	Forfeited	(2,748	)	21.03
	Non-vested at December 31, 2013	3,519,410		$	21.03

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	Income taxes have been provided for based upon the tax laws and rates in the countries in which operations are conducted and income is earned. Components of income tax expense consist of the following for the periods indicated (in thousands:)
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Current
	U.S. federal	$	9,367		$	63		$	68
	U. S state and local	630			—			92
	Foreign	25,052			30,365			20,539
	Total current	35,049			30,428			20,699
	Deferred
	U.S. federal	10,696			(63		)	(62		)
	U.S. state and local	833			—			—
	Foreign	(7,851		)	1,512			(350		)
	Total deferred	3,678			1,449			(412		)
	Total income tax expense	$	38,727		$	31,877		$	20,287
	Income from continuing operations before income tax expense was comprised of the following for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	177,244		$	185,861		$	56,263
	Foreign	169,678			190,266			126,822
	Income from continuing operations
	before income tax expense	$	346,922		$	376,127		$	183,085
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	'
	Foreign taxes were incurred in the following regions for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Latin America	$	(4,171	)	$	5,992		$	11,996
	West Africa	8,789			5,978			9,104
	Middle East	4,765			1,665			3,751
	Europe	1,842			1,677			1,707
	Far East	2,732			1,630			2,172
	Other	3,244			14,935			(8,541		)
	Total foreign income tax expense	$	17,201		$	31,877		$	20,189
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	A reconciliation of the differences between the income tax provision computed at the U.S. statutory rate and the reported provision for income taxes for the periods indicated is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Income tax expense at statutory rate	$	133,565		$	133,984		$	66,876
	Benefit of pass through entity status	(41,644		)	(66,593		)	(22,353		)
	Taxes on foreign earnings at less than the U.S statutory rate	(48,154		)	(35,514		)	(24,236		)
	Noncontrolling interest	(6,869		)	—			—
	Other	1,829			—			—
	Total income tax expense	$	38,727		$	31,877		$	20,287
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	A valuation allowance is recorded when it is not more likely than not that some or all of the benefit from the deferred tax asset will be realized. Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Current
	Other	$	117		$	94
	Investment in partnership	73			—
	Noncurrent
	Other	6,926			—
	Property and equipment	465			324
	Total deferred tax assets	7,581			418
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Current
	Other	(159		)	—
	Property and equipment	—			(21		)
	Noncurrent
	Investment in partnership	(11,660		)	—
	Other	(1,454		)
	Property and equipment	—			(6,899		)
	Total deferred liabilities	(13,273		)	(6,920		)
	Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(5,692	)	$	(6,502	)
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of uncertain tax positions at the beginning and end of the periods is as follows (in thousands):
		Gross
		Unrecognized
		Tax Benefits,
		Excluding						Total Gross
		Interest and			Interest and			Unrecognized
		Penalties			Penalties			Tax Benefits
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	1,796		$	—		$	1,796
	Increase in prior year tax positions	1,553			564			2,117
	Balance at December 31, 2012	3,349			564			3,913
	Decrease in prior year tax positions	(2,289		)	(179		)	(2,468		)
	Increase in prior year tax positions	459			243			702
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	1,519		$	628		$	2,147

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	Future minimum lease commitments under noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more at December 31, 2013, are as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ending December 31,
		2014	$	13,712
		2015	12,450
		2016	10,538
		2017	9,533
		2018	7,536
		Thereafter	26,537
		Total future lease commitments	$	80,306

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures	'
	Supplemental cash flows and non-cash transactions were as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012			2011
	Cash paid for interest	$	1,542	$	1,434		$	710
	Cash paid for income taxes	29,196		8,292			6,624
	Non-cash transactions:
	Change in accounts payable related to capital expenditures	$	3,787	$	(10,943	)	$	10,997
	Distribution of net assets to Mosing Holdings	50,319		—			—
	Insurance premium financed by note payable	—		—			1,777
	Notes issued as payment of distribution to owners	—		483,994			—

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization from Segments to Consolidated	'
	The following table presents a reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to income from continuing operations (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
	International Services	$	199,620		$	219,199		$	153,064
	U.S. Services	198,442			199,397			72,141
	Tubular Sales	40,624			20,958			15,919
	Corporate and other	53			(30		)	—
	Adjusted EBITDA Total	438,739			439,524			241,124
	Interest income (expense), net	(653		)	260			(661		)
	Income tax expense	(38,727		)	(31,877		)	(20,287		)
	Depreciation and amortization	(78,082		)	(65,815		)	(54,216		)
	Gain on sale of assets	122			2,608			47
	Foreign currency loss	(2,556		)	(450		)	(3,209		)
	Stock-based compensation expense	(7,220		)	—			—
	IPO transaction-related costs (1)	(3,428		)	—			—
	Income from continuing operations	$	308,195		$	344,250		$	162,798
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
	he following tables set forth certain financial information with respect to our reportable segments. Included in “Corporate and Other” are intersegment eliminations and costs associated with activities of a general nature (in thousands):
		International			U.S.			Tubular Sales			Corporate			Total
		Services			Services						and Other
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Revenue from external customers	$	475,297		$	434,940		$	167,485		$	—		$	1,077,722
	Inter-segment revenues	3,275			20,552			71,271			(95,098		)	—
	Adjusted EBITDA	199,620			198,442			40,624			53			438,739
	Depreciation and amortization	41,177			33,102			3,803			—			78,082
	Property, plant and equipment	278,452			132,502			100,245			—			511,199
	Capital expenditures	97,120			56,586			30,798			—			184,504
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Revenue from external customers	$	467,126		$	422,522		$	149,406		$	—		$	1,039,054
	Inter-segment revenues	2,338			22,046			47,664			(72,048		)	—
	Adjusted EBITDA	219,199			199,397			20,958			(30		)	439,524
	Depreciation and amortization	31,931			30,230			3,654			—			65,815
	Property, plant and equipment	222,197			123,084			81,219			—			426,500
	Capital expenditures	98,781			75,342			6,064			—			180,187
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Revenue from external customers	$	365,278		$	259,396		$	94,738		$	—		$	719,412
	Inter-segment revenues	828			17,890			32,819			(51,537		)	—
	Adjusted EBITDA	153,064			72,141			15,919			—			241,124
	Depreciation and amortization	23,702			27,378			3,136			—			54,216
	Property, plant and equipment	164,709			113,447			46,725			—			324,881
	Capital expenditures	63,285			49,097			5,501			—			117,883
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	'
	eographic Areas
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenue:
	United States	$	542,562		$	543,688		$	341,745
	Europe/Middle East/Africa	310,603			287,433			215,110
	Latin America	78,019			107,112			90,409
	Far East	63,709			54,893			38,911
	Other countries	82,829			45,928			33,237
		$	1,077,722		$	1,039,054		$	719,412
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country	'
	ther than the United States, no individual country represented more than 10% of our revenue for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
		December 31,
		2013			2012
	Long-Lived Assets (PP&E)
	United States	$	232,747		$	204,303
	International	278,452			222,197
		$	511,199		$	426,500

Unaudited_Quarterly_Informatio1

Unaudited Quarterly Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	'
	Summarized quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is set forth below (in thousands, except per share data).
		First		Second		Third		Fourth
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Total
	2013
	Revenue	$	232,573	$	292,975	$	270,102	$	282,072	$	1,077,722
	Operating income	79,262		103,933		75,193		82,283		340,671
	Net income attributable to Frank's International N.V.	54,200		105,363		40,814		55,085		255,462
	Earnings per common share: (1)
	Basic	$	0.45	$	0.89	$	0.3	$	0.36	$	1.93
	Diluted	$	0.42	$	0.89	$	0.29	$	0.36	$	1.85
	2012
	Revenue	$	235,094	$	262,689	$	266,407	$	274,864	$	1,039,054
	Operating income	83,755		96,511		95,513		88,349		364,128
	Net income attributable to Frank's International N.V.	61,157		67,595		68,067		64,100		260,919
	Earnings per common share: (1)
	Basic	$	0.51	$	0.57	$	0.57	$	0.54	$	2.19
	Diluted	$	0.48	$	0.53	$	0.53	$	0.5	$	2.04

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign2

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Aug. 14, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 14, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Feb. 28, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Aug. 14, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Common Stock

Series A Preferred Stock

Series A Preferred Stock

Venezuelan bolC-var fuerte

Venezuelan bolC-var fuerte

Frank's International C.V.

Frank's International C.V.

U.S. Services

Tubular Sales Segment

Line Item Misclassification [Member]

Line Item Misclassification [Member]

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

VEF

VEF

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12,200,000

$7,900,000

Noncontrolling interest, percentage by noncontrolling owners

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25.70%

25.70%

'

'

'

'

Income Tax Benefit, Benefit Payable, Percent

85.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income Tax Benefit, Benefit Retained, Percent

15.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share, in EUR per share

'

'

'

'

'

€ 0.01

'

€ 0.01

€ 0.01

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock issued during the period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock issued during period, underwriters' option (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share price

$22

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from initial public offering, net of offering costs

711,500,000

'

711,511,000

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign currency exchange rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.3

4.3

'

'

'

'

'

'

Venezuelan currency devaluation charge

'

1,800,000

-1,755,000

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock exchanged during period, shares

52,976,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Limited parters, ownership interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

74.20%

'

'

'

'

'

General partner, ownership interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.10%

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

'

'

14,814,000

17,071,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,300,000

2,400,000

'

'

Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)

'

'

3,900,000

2,100,000

-700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred Revenue

'

'

62,600,000

23,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,500,000

'

'

Noncontrolling_Interest_Detail

Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013		Aug. 14, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
				Frank's International C.V.		Frank's International C.V.	Frank's International N.V.
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'	'		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	'	'	'	74.30%		'	'
Net income	$350,830	$350,934	$170,787	'		'	'
Add: Provision for U.S. income taxes of FINV	'	'	'	20,750	[1]	'	'
Results of Operations Outside of Partnership	'	'	'	'		'	-224	[2]
Net income subject to noncontrolling interest	346,922	376,127	183,085	371,804		'	'
Noncontrolling interest percentage	'	'	'	25.70%		25.70%	'
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	$95,368	$90,015	$43,807	$95,368		'	'
[1]	Represents income tax expense attributable to U.S. operations of our 74.3% partnership interests in FICV.
[2]	Represents results of operations for entities outside of FICV.

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 14, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
				Tubular Sales Segment	Tubular Sales Segment	Tubular Sales Segment	Tubular Sales Segment
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	$7,554	$16,871	$19,663
Income from discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	3,036	6,684	7,989
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	'	'	'	39,600	39,629	0	0
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	42,665	6,684	7,989
Income tax expense	'	'	'	'	30	0	0
Net income from discontinued operations	42,635	6,684	7,989	'	42,635	6,684	7,989
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	'	'	'	1,968	'	'	'
Inventory	'	'	'	4,905	'	'	'
Prepaid and other current assets	'	'	'	53	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	'	2,260	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	'	'	1,497	'	'	'
Total assets	'	'	'	10,683	'	'	'
Total liabilities	'	'	'	$312	'	'	'

Accounts_Receivable_net_Detail

Accounts Receivable, net (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Accounts receivables, net	$364,817		$313,657
Unbilled receivables	105,824		108,713
Taxes Receivable	20,075		6,112
Affiliated	3,921	[1]	4,551	[1]
Other receivables	2,588		6,186
Trade accounts receivable	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Accounts receivables, net	232,409		188,095
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$13,614		$1,697
[1]	mounts represent expenditures on behalf of non-consolidated affiliates and receivables for aircraft charter income.

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Pipe and connectors	$168,639	$87,083
Finished goods	4,114	6,985
Work in progress	2,284	2,411
Raw materials, components and supplies	10,552	12,064
Total inventories	$185,589	$108,543

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$974,219,000	$848,956,000	'
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-463,020,000	-422,456,000	'
Total property, plant and equipment, net	511,199,000	426,500,000	'
Depreciation expense	77,300,000	64,400,000	52,500,000
Land	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	22,460,000	21,344,000	'
Buildings and improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Lives in Years	'39 years	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	63,412,000	82,005,000	'
Rental machinery and equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Lives in Years	'7 years	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	669,729,000	563,368,000	'
Machinery and equipment - other	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Lives in Years	'7 years	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	55,306,000	43,086,000	'
Furniture, fixtures and computers	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Lives in Years	'5 years	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	18,265,000	16,707,000	'
Automobiles and other vehicles	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Lives in Years	'5 years	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	35,649,000	33,940,000	'
Aircraft	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Lives in Years	'7 years	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	14,868,000	21,541,000	'
Leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated Useful Lives in Years	'7 years	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	5,729,000	4,843,000	'
Construction in progress - machinery and equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$88,801,000	$62,122,000	'

Other_Assets_Details

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'		'
Marketable securities held in Rabbi Trust	$42,184	[1]	$36,479	[1]
Split-dollar life insurance	0		18,799
Deferred tax assets	7,391		0
Notes receivable - affiliates	0	[2]	6,939	[2]
Deposits	3,132		1,675
Other	11,279		8,721
Total other assets	$63,986		$72,613
[1]	ee Note 10 b Fair Value Measurements
[2]	epresented amounts due from members of the Mosing family related to split-dollar life insurance policy premiums that we maintained prior to the IPO.

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab2

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued compensation	$26,252	$23,978
Accrued property and other taxes	23,018	20,912
Income taxes	2,870	4,220
Accrued inventory	5,419	17,723
Accrued capital expenditures	4,188	400
Accrued medical claims	2,779	2,066
Accrued purchase orders	5,632	8,547
Other	20,326	26,781
Total accrued and other current liabilities	$90,484	$104,627

Longterm_Debt_Summary_of_longt

Long-term Debt - Summary of long-term debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$376	$7,368
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-376	-6,317
Long-term debt, long-term portion	0	1,051
Notes payable- affiliated	0	468,563
Current portion of notes payable - affiliated	0	-323,476
Notes payable- affiliated	0	145,087
Total long-term debt	0	146,138
Lines of credit	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	0	2,000
Notes payable	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	376	4,464
Equipment financing	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	0	818
Capital lease obligations	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt, including current maturities	$0	$86

Longterm_Debt_Lines_of_Credit_

Long-term Debt - Lines of Credit (Details - Textual) (USD $)

Aug. 13, 2013

Aug. 13, 2013

Aug. 13, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

Lines of credit

facility

Credit Facility Maturing on August 31, 2014

Credit Facility Maturing on February 19, 2016

Credit Facilities

Credit Facilities

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Letter of Credit

Swing Line Loan

facility

Maximum

Credit Facilities

Credit Facilities

Credit Facilities

Credit Facilities

Credit Facilities

Revolving Credit Facility Maturing August 2018

Revolving Credit Facility Maturing August 2014

Revolving Credit Facility Maturing August 2018

Revolving Credit Facility Maturing August 2018

Federal Funds Effective Rate

Eurodollar

Eurodollar

Eurodollar

Minimum

Maximum

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Number of Facilities

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$100,000,000

$100,000,000

$20,000,000

$10,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity Increase Limit

'

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit, amount outstanding

'

'

'

7,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred Finance Costs, Net

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Federal Funds Effective Rate

'Eurodollar rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

'

1.50%

2.50%

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Fixed Spread on Variable Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Variable Spread on Variable Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

1.50%

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage

'

'

'

'

0.38%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt To Adjusted EBITDA Ratio, Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

250.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

EBITDA To Interest Expense Ratio, Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

300.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Number of Facilities

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Available borrowing capacity

'

$40,000,000

$5,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Longterm_Debt_Notes_Payable_Re

Long-term Debt - Notes Payable - Related Party (Details - Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
		note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Notes payable- affiliated	$0	$468,563,000
FWW	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Notes payable- affiliated	'	484,000,000
Number of notes payable to related parties	'	2
Repayments of related party debt	$415,300,000	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Marketable securities - deferred compensation plan | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	$0	$0
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Marketable securities - deferred compensation plan | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	'	36,479
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	37,980	30,143
Marketable securities - deferred compensation plan | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Marketable securities - deferred compensation plan | Fair Value	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	42,184	36,479
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure	37,980	30,143
Marketable securities - other | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	7,038	3,717
Marketable securities - other | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Marketable securities - other | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	0	0
Marketable securities - other | Fair Value	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities	$7,038	$3,717

Preferred_Stock_Details

Preferred Stock (Details) (EUR €)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Preferred Stock [Abstract]	'
Shares outstanding	52,976
Par value per share, in EUR per share	€ 0.01
Preferred stock dividend rate	0.25%

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Split-dollar Life Insurance Policy Premiums

Affiliated Entity

Affiliated Entity

Affiliated Entity

Affiliated Entity

Affiliated Entity

Affiliated Entity

Western Airlines

Western Airlines

Western Airlines

Chief Executive Officer and Members of the Mosing Family

FWW

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative Expense

General and Administrative Expense

Split-dollar Life Insurance Policy Premiums

note

Other Assets

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Rent expense

$12,900,000

$8,400,000

$5,800,000

'

$5,800,000

$3,400,000

$3,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net charter income

902,960,000

880,010,000

613,456,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

1,000,000

2,600,000

'

'

Receivables from CEO and Mosing family

3,921,000

[1]

4,551,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,600,000

'

Cash surrender value of life insurance policies

0

18,799,000

'

18,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrealized gains and losses in general and administrative expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$800,000

($300,000)

($700,000)

'

'

'

'

'

Number of notes payable to related parties

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

[1]

mounts represent expenditures on behalf of non-consolidated affiliates and receivables for aircraft charter income.

Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Deta

Earnings Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from continuing operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$308,195,000

$344,250,000

$162,798,000

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-95,368,000

-90,015,000

-43,807,000

Less: Preferred stock dividends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,935,000

1,714,000

2,049,000

Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

223,762,000

255,949,000

121,040,000

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,700,000

4,970,000

5,940,000

Net income attributable to Frank's International N.V.

55,085,000

40,814,000

105,363,000

54,200,000

64,100,000

68,067,000

67,595,000

61,157,000

255,462,000

260,919,000

126,980,000

Income from continuing operations applicable to common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

223,762,000

255,949,000

121,040,000

Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

88,041,000

90,015,000

43,807,000

Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

311,803,000

345,964,000

164,847,000

Dilutive net income available to common stockholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

343,503,000

350,934,000

170,787,000

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basic weighted average common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

132,257

119,024

119,024

Exchange of noncontrolling interest for common stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

52,976

52,976

52,976

Retricted stock units

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

273

0

0

Diluted weighted average common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

185,506

172,000

172,000

Basic earnings per common share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Continuing Operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.69

$2.15

$1.02

Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.24

$0.04

$0.05

Total (in dollars per share)

$0.36

[1]

$0.30

[1]

$0.89

[1]

$0.45

[1]

$0.54

[1]

$0.57

[1]

$0.57

[1]

$0.51

[1]

$1.93

[1]

$2.19

[1]

$1.07

Diluted earnings per common share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Continuing operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.68

$2.01

$0.96

Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.17

$0.03

$0.03

Total (in dollars per share)

$0.36

[1]

$0.29

[1]

$0.89

[1]

$0.42

[1]

$0.50

[1]

$0.53

[1]

$0.53

[1]

$0.48

[1]

$1.85

[1]

$2.04

[1]

$0.99

Tax expense from conversion of Preferred Stock

'

$7,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

'

'

[1]

he sum of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts may not agree with year-to-date net income per common share as each quarterly computation is based on the weighted average number of commons shares outstanding during that period.

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$7,220,000	$0	$0
Fair market value at grant purchase price, percentage	85.00%	'	'
Fair market value at grant exercise price, percentage	85.00%	'	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares issued in the period	3,522,158	'	'
Weighted average grant date fair value	$21.03	'	'
LTIP | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Shares issued in the period	3,522,158	'	'
Weighted average grant date fair value	$21.03	'	'
Unamortized stock compensation expense	66,800,000	'	'
Compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	'3 years	'	'
LTIP | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | General and Administrative Expense	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$7,200,000	'	'
LTIP | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Primary Vesting Category	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting	'3 years	'	'
LTIP | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | First 3 anniversaries	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting, percent	20.00%	'	'
LTIP | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | At the end 3.5 Years	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting, percent	40.00%	'	'
LTIP | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Primary Vesting Category	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting, percent	33.30%	'	'
LTIP | Common Stock	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award requisite service period	'10 years	'	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Common Stock	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance	3,000,000	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Share_

Stock-Based Compensation (Share Based RSU's) (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Non-vested, Shares, at December 31, 2012	0
Granted (shares)	3,522,158
Forfeited (shares)	-2,748
Non-vested, Shares, at December 31, 2013	3,519,410
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]	'
Non-vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, at December 31, 2012	$0
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$21.03
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$21.03
Non-vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, at December 31, 2013	$21.03

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent	75.00%	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Amount	$3,000	'	'
Contributions by Employer	2,900,000	2,900,000	2,600,000
Executive Deferred Compensation Plan	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	2,100,000	4,800,000	2,600,000
Deferred Compensation Liability	38,000,000	30,100,000	'
Foreign Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$4,400,000	$2,400,000	$1,700,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
United States	$177,244	$185,861	$56,263
Foreign	169,678	190,266	126,822
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense	346,922	376,127	183,085
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
U.S. federal	9,367	63	68
U. S state and local	630	0	92
Foreign	25,052	30,365	20,539
Total current	35,049	30,428	20,699
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
U.S. federal	10,696	-63	-62
U.S. state and local	833	0	0
Foreign	-7,851	1,512	-350
Total deferred	3,678	1,449	-412
Total income tax expense	38,727	31,877	20,287
Total foreign income tax expense	17,201	31,877	20,189
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income tax expense at statutory rate	133,565	133,984	66,876
Benefit of pass through entity status	-41,644	-66,593	-22,353
Taxes on foreign earnings at less than the U.S statutory rate	-48,154	-35,514	-24,236
Noncontrolling interest	-6,869	0	0
Other	1,829	0	0
Latin America	'	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total foreign income tax expense	-4,171	5,992	11,996
West Africa	'	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total foreign income tax expense	8,789	5,978	9,104
Middle East	'	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total foreign income tax expense	4,765	1,665	3,751
Europe	'	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total foreign income tax expense	1,842	1,677	1,707
Far East	'	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total foreign income tax expense	2,732	1,630	2,172
Other	'	'	'
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total foreign income tax expense	$3,244	$14,935	($8,541)

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities, Net) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current [Abstract]	'	'
Other	$117,000	$94,000
Investment in partnership	73,000	0
Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'
Other	6,926,000	0
Property and equipment	465,000	324,000
Total deferred tax assets	7,581,000	418,000
Current [Abstract]	'	'
Other	-159,000	0
Property and equipment	0	-21,000
Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'
Investment in partnership	-11,660,000	0
Other	-1,454,000	'
Property and equipment	0	-6,899,000
Total deferred liabilities	-13,273,000	-6,920,000
Net deferred tax liabilities	-5,692,000	-6,502,000
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	$304,700,000	'

Income_Taxes_Unrecognized_Tax_

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest and Penalties [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning Balance, Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest and Penalties	$3,349	'
Increase in prior year tax positions	459	1,553
Decrease in prior year tax positions	-2,289	'
Ending Balance, Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest and Penalties	1,519	1,796
Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning Balance, Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	3,913	'
Increase in prior year tax positions	702	2,117
Decrease in prior year tax positions	-2,468	'
Ending Balance, Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	2,147	1,796
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning Balance, Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	564	'
Increase in prior year tax positions	243	564
Decrease in prior year tax positions	-179	'
Ending Balance, Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$628	$0

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	$13,712,000	'	'
2015	12,450,000	'	'
2016	10,538,000	'	'
2017	9,533,000	'	'
2018	7,536,000	'	'
Thereafter	26,537,000	'	'
Total future lease commitments	80,306,000	'	'
Rent expense	$12,900,000	$8,400,000	$5,800,000

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash paid for interest	$1,542	$1,434	$710
Cash paid for income taxes	29,196	8,292	6,624
Non-cash transactions:	'	'	'
Change in accounts payable related to capital expenditures	3,787	-10,943	10,997
Distribution of net assets to Mosing Holdings	50,319	0	0
Insurance premium financed by note payable	0	0	1,777
Notes issued as payment of distribution to owners	$0	$483,994	$0

Segment_Information_EBITDA_Rec

Segment Information - EBITDA Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	segment
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Reportable Segments	3	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	$438,739	$439,524	$241,124
Interest income (expense), net	-653	260	-661
Income tax expense	-38,727	-31,877	-20,287
Depreciation and amortization	-78,082	-65,815	-54,216
Gain on sale of assets	122	2,608	47
Foreign currency loss	-2,556	-450	-3,209
Stock-based compensation expense	-7,220	0	0
IPO transaction-related costs (1)	-3,428	0	0
Income from continuing operations	308,195	344,250	162,798
Operating segments	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	438,739	439,524	241,124
Depreciation and amortization	-78,082	-65,815	-54,216
Operating segments | International Services	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	199,620	219,199	153,064
Depreciation and amortization	-41,177	-31,931	-23,702
Operating segments | U.S. Services	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	198,442	199,397	72,141
Depreciation and amortization	-33,102	-30,230	-27,378
Operating segments | Tubular Sales Segment	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	40,624	20,958	15,919
Depreciation and amortization	-3,803	-3,654	-3,136
Corporate and other | Corporate and Other	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	53	-30	0
Depreciation and amortization	$0	$0	$0

Segment_Information_Revenue_fr

Segment Information - Revenue from External Customers (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$282,072	$270,102	$292,975	$232,573	$274,864	$266,407	$262,689	$235,094	$1,077,722	$1,039,054	$719,412
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	438,739	439,524	241,124
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	78,082	65,815	54,216
Property, plant and equipment, gross	511,199	'	'	'	426,500	'	'	'	511,199	426,500	'
Change in accounts payable related to capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,787	-10,943	10,997
Operating segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,077,722	1,039,054	719,412
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	438,739	439,524	241,124
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	78,082	65,815	54,216
Property, plant and equipment, gross	511,199	'	'	'	426,500	'	'	'	511,199	426,500	324,881
Change in accounts payable related to capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	184,504	180,187	117,883
Operating segments | International Services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	475,297	467,126	365,278
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	199,620	219,199	153,064
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	41,177	31,931	23,702
Property, plant and equipment, gross	278,452	'	'	'	222,197	'	'	'	278,452	222,197	164,709
Change in accounts payable related to capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	97,120	98,781	63,285
Operating segments | U.S. Services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	434,940	422,522	259,396
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	198,442	199,397	72,141
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33,102	30,230	27,378
Property, plant and equipment, gross	132,502	'	'	'	123,084	'	'	'	132,502	123,084	113,447
Change in accounts payable related to capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	56,586	75,342	49,097
Operating segments | Tubular Sales Segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	167,485	149,406	94,738
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	40,624	20,958	15,919
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,803	3,654	3,136
Property, plant and equipment, gross	100,245	'	'	'	81,219	'	'	'	100,245	81,219	46,725
Change in accounts payable related to capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	30,798	6,064	5,501
Inter-segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Inter-segment | International Services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,275	2,338	828
Inter-segment | U.S. Services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,552	22,046	17,890
Inter-segment | Tubular Sales Segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	71,271	47,664	32,819
Inter-segment | Corporate and Other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-95,098	-72,048	-51,537
Corporate and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Corporate and other | Corporate and Other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	53	-30	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Property, plant and equipment, gross	0	'	'	'	0	'	'	'	0	0	0
Change in accounts payable related to capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	$0	$0

Recovered_Sheet1

Segment Information - Revenue From External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$282,072	$270,102	$292,975	$232,573	$274,864	$266,407	$262,689	$235,094	$1,077,722	$1,039,054	$719,412
Long-Lived Assets	511,199	'	'	'	426,500	'	'	'	511,199	426,500	'
United States	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	542,562	543,688	341,745
Long-Lived Assets	232,747	'	'	'	204,303	'	'	'	232,747	204,303	'
Europe/Middle East/Africa	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	310,603	287,433	215,110
Latin America	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	78,019	107,112	90,409
Far East	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	63,709	54,893	38,911
Other countries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	82,829	45,928	33,237
International Services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-Lived Assets	$278,452	'	'	'	$222,197	'	'	'	$278,452	$222,197	'

Unaudited_Quarterly_Informatio2

Unaudited Quarterly Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Sep. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2012		Mar. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Revenues	$282,072		$270,102		$292,975		$232,573		$274,864		$266,407		$262,689		$235,094		$1,077,722		$1,039,054		$719,412
Operating Income	82,283		75,193		103,933		79,262		88,349		95,513		96,511		83,755		340,671		364,128		183,169
Net income attributable to Frank's International N.V.	$55,085		$40,814		$105,363		$54,200		$64,100		$68,067		$67,595		$61,157		$255,462		$260,919		$126,980
Earnings per common share:	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.36	[1]	$0.30	[1]	$0.89	[1]	$0.45	[1]	$0.54	[1]	$0.57	[1]	$0.57	[1]	$0.51	[1]	$1.93	[1]	$2.19	[1]	$1.07
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.36	[1]	$0.29	[1]	$0.89	[1]	$0.42	[1]	$0.50	[1]	$0.53	[1]	$0.53	[1]	$0.48	[1]	$1.85	[1]	$2.04	[1]	$0.99
[1]	he sum of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts may not agree with year-to-date net income per common share as each quarterly computation is based on the weighted average number of commons shares outstanding during that period.