Kanoke_46/iStock via Getty Images Introduction This is an initiation article on Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW), an offshore support vessel (OSV) owner and operator based out of Houston, TX, which has been operating since 1956 and since 1970 as a public company. OSVs provide a variety of services for offshore oil, gas, and wind operations. These ships are relatively small but mighty, featuring powerful engines, work capacity, and even towing capabilities. They carry vital people and supplies like fuel, cement ...