X0201 42003-12-02 0000098222 TIDEWATER INC TDW 0001197253 TAYLOR DEAN E C/O TIDEWATER INC. 601 POYDRAS ST., SUITE 1900 NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 1100Chairman, CEO and PresidentCommon Stock2003-12-025G016230D1623DCustodian for ChildrenCommon Stock2003-12-035G05070D1148DCommon Stock2003-12-025G016230A1623IAs Custodian for ChildrenCommon Stock2003-12-035G05070A2130IAs Custodian for ChildrenCommon Stock3284IBy TrusteeGift of shares to minor children. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares and this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of his children's shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.Acquired on a periodic basis by the Trustee of Tidewater 401(k) Savings Plan. Includes shares acquired for my account through November 30, 2003.Michael L. Goldblatt, Agent and Attorney in Fact2003-12-03