Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) (NYSE:TDW) is a leading global provider of offshore service vessels to the oil and gas industry. The company’s fleet comprises anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS), platform supply vessels (PSV), crew boats, and a variety of specialty support vessels designed for demanding subsea operations. Over six decades, Tidewater has evolved from a regional operator into a diversified maritime solutions provider, serving exploration, drilling, and production customers around the world.
Tidewater’s core business centers on the chartering and operation of purpose-built vessels that support drilling rigs, floating production systems, and well-intervention activities. Its AHTS fleet performs critical anchor handling, towing, and positioning functions, while PSVs deliver essential equipment, chemicals, and fuel to offshore platforms. In addition, the company offers multipurpose support vessels with capabilities for survey, seismic, and subsea construction tasks, as well as emergency response and rescue services to enhance offshore safety.
Through a network of regional offices and strategically located maintenance facilities, Tidewater serves key offshore markets across the Americas, Europe, West Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Long-term relationships with national and international oil companies, drilling contractors, and offshore energy service firms underpin its charter business. Operating under stringent international safety and environmental regulations, the company emphasizes operational excellence and compliance with industry standards, including ISO certifications and maritime classification societies.
As a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange, Tidewater maintains a governance structure led by a seasoned board of directors and an experienced executive leadership team. The management group brings decades of maritime and energy-sector expertise, guiding the company’s strategic initiatives and capital investment programs. With a focus on modernizing its fleet, improving fuel efficiency, and advancing digital solutions, Tidewater aims to deliver reliable, cost-effective vessel support to its global clientele.
