X0202 4 2005-11-25 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 2005-11-25 5 G 0 1302 0 D 47161 D Common Stock 2005-11-25 5 G 0 1302 0 A 4131 I As Custodian for Children Common Stock 3573 I By Trustee Gift of shares to minor children. Includes 34 shares acquired pursuant to dividend reinvestment plan. 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 October 31, 2005. Dean E. Taylor, by: Michael L. Goldblatt, Agent and Attorney-in-Faxt 2005-11-29