Founded in 1956 by the Laborde Family, Tidewater Inc. is a Houston-based transport company specializing in offshore supply vessels and marine support services for the offshore energy industry. The company’s core mission is to facilitate energy exploration, development, and production by providing essential services such as towing and anchor-handling of mobile drilling rigs, transportation of supplies and personnel, and support for pipe laying and other offshore construction activities. Tidewater's market focus is on delivering reliable and efficient marine services to the global offshore energy sector.

Notable figures associated with Tidewater include its founding Laborde Family. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker TDW and is a component of the Russell 3000 Index. Key achievements include establishing a robust fleet of specialty vessels and maintaining a strong presence in the marine transportation industry for over six decades. Tidewater’s overall impact lies in its critical role in supporting offshore energy operations, contributing to the efficiency and safety of global energy exploration and production efforts.