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    Tidewater Inc.

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    Oilfield Services · Marine Support Vessels

    Tidewater Inc.

    TDW

    Tidewater is the world's largest operator of offshore marine support vessels, headquartered in Houston, Texas.

    Founded
    1956
    Employees
    6,500+
    Revenue
    $1.4 billion (2023)
    HQ
    Houston, TX
    Offshore Support VesselsPlatform Supply VesselsAnchor HandlingMarine Logistics

    Tidewater Inc. is the leading global provider of marine support and transportation services to the offshore energy industry. Headquartered in Houston, the company operates the world's largest fleet of offshore support vessels (OSVs), which transport supplies, equipment, and personnel to offshore oil and gas platforms and other marine installations worldwide.

    Headquarters

    Houston, TX

    Founded

    1956

    Employees

    6,500+

    Revenue

    $1.4 billion (2023)

    CEO

    Quintin Kneen

    Website

    tdw.com

    History of Tidewater Inc.

    Tidewater was founded in 1956 in New Orleans and relocated its headquarters to Houston. The company has grown to become the world's largest OSV operator through decades of fleet expansion and strategic acquisitions, including the 2022 acquisition of Swire Pacific Offshore. Tidewater emerged from a 2017 restructuring with a strong balance sheet.

    Operations & Business Segments

    Tidewater operates approximately 250 offshore support vessels across the Americas, West Africa, Middle East, Europe/Mediterranean, and Asia Pacific. The fleet includes platform supply vessels (PSVs), anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS), and other specialized marine vessels.

    Headquarters Location

    Houston, TX

    Key Specialties & Capabilities

    Offshore Support VesselsPlatform Supply VesselsAnchor HandlingMarine LogisticsCrew TransportOffshore Energy Support

    Frequently Asked Questions About Tidewater Inc.

    What does Tidewater do?▾
    Tidewater operates the world's largest fleet of offshore support vessels, transporting supplies, equipment, and personnel to offshore oil and gas platforms worldwide.
    Where is Tidewater headquartered?▾
    Tidewater is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
    How big is Tidewater's fleet?▾
    Tidewater operates approximately 250 offshore support vessels, making it the world's largest OSV operator, serving clients across the Americas, West Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
    What does Tidewater Inc. do in Houston?▾
    Tidewater Inc. is a oilfield services company based in Houston, TX. Tidewater is the world's largest operator of offshore marine support vessels, headquartered in Houston, Texas.
    Where is Tidewater Inc. headquartered?▾
    Tidewater Inc. is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 1956. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the oilfield services sector.

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