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Tidewater

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Tidewater Inc. is the leading global provider of offshore support vessels (OSVs) to the energy industry. They own and operate a large, modern fleet of vessels that support offshore exploration, development, and production activities for oil & gas, and are increasingly focused on supporting the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms.

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Founded 1955 5,000 employees
Offshore Support Vessel ProviderOperatorService Provider

Strategic Overview

  • Strategic focus on fleet modernization and optimization to meet evolving industry demands.
  • Actively pursuing diversification into the offshore wind sector to capitalize on the energy transition.
  • Leveraging global operational footprint to serve key offshore energy basins worldwide.

Deal Activity from Public Sources

Acquisition of Swire Pacific Offshore Holdings Limited (SPO), significantly expanding fleet and global presence
Acquisition Offshore Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind Global April 2022 with Swire Pacific Offshore Holdings Limited
Secured new long-term contracts for multiple vessels supporting offshore energy projects across various regions
Partnership Offshore Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind Global February 2023

Investment Focus

Technologies
Oil Gas1
Geography
Brazil1

Key People

Quintin V. Kneen
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Samuel R. Rubio
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
David Darling
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Track Record

69
Years Active
Notable projects: Global support for major offshore oil & gas exploration and production projects, Support for offshore wind farm construction and maintenance

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
Energy TransitionUtilities
Technologies
Offshore Oil & GasOffshore Wind
Geographies
United StatesMexicoBrazilGuyanaSurinameTrinidad and TobagoColombiaUnited KingdomNorwayNetherlands
Deal Stage
OperatingGreenfieldBrownfield
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