X0306 4 2012-08-10 0 0000098222 TIDEWATER INC TDW 0001197253 TAYLOR DEAN E C/O TIDEWATER INC. 601 POYDRAS ST., SUITE 1900 NEW ORLEANS LA 70130 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2012-08-10 4 J 0 4582 D 223705 D Common Stock 2012-08-10 4 J 0 4582 A 4582 I By Trust Common Stock 4650.16 I By Trustee Common Stock 3957 I As Custodian for Children On August 10, 2012, the reporting person transferred these shares to a family trust in exchange for real property valued at $230,000. 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 these shares for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose. Acquired on a periodic basis by the Trustee of the Tidewater Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan. Includes shares acquired for the account through July 31, 2012. Dean E. Taylor by: Bruce D. Lundstrom - Agent and Attorney in Fact 2012-08-14