X0201 4 2004-03-30 0000098222 TIDEWATER INC TDW 0001197253 TAYLOR DEAN E C/O TIDEWATER INC. 601 POYDRAS ST., SUITE 1900 NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 1 1 0 0 Chairman, CEO & President Common Stock 2004-03-30 4 A 0 17000 A 18182 D Common Stock 2130 I As Custodian for Children Common Stock 3376 I By Trustee Stock Option (Right to Buy) 28.05 2004-03-30 4 A 0 42500 A 2005-03-30 2014-03-30 Common Stock 42500 42500 D Restricted stock award under the Tidewater Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan. The Plan pursuant to which the restricted stock award was granted provides for tax withholding rights. The restricted stock award vests in 3 annual installments of 50%, 25%, and 25% commencing on or about March 30, 2006. Includes 34 shares acquired pursuant to dividend reinvestment plan. Acquired on a periodic basis by the Trustee of the Tidewater Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan. Includes shares acquired for my account through February 29, 2004. Stock option granted under the Tidewater Inc. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan in transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The Plan pursuant to which the reported option was granted provides for tax withholding rights. The option vests in 3 equal annual installments beginning on March 30, 2005. Dean Taylor, by: Michael Goldblatt, Agent and Attorney-in-Fact 2004-04-01