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XXXXXXXX
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TIDEWATER INC
001-06311
842 WEST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY NORTH
SUITE 400
HOUSTON
TX
77024
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Darling David E
Officer
Common
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3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
17821
1461143.00
52271097
03/05/2024
NYSE
Common
04/07/2015
Employee Compensation
Issuer
N
17821
04/07/2015
Equity Compensation
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03/05/2024
David E Darling