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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterTidewater employees are -33% more likely to recommend Tidewater as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 67% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Tidewater is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. Tidewater employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting Tidewater’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in New Orleans, LA. See below in detail how working at Tidewater was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Tidewater is rated C-
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Tidewater ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterTidewater is the leading provider of larger Offshore Service Vessels to the global energy industry.
Tidewater provides offshore service vessels and marine support services to the offshore energy industry worldwide.
| Headquarter | 601 Poydras Street, Suite 1500 New Orleans, LA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.tdw.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1994 |
| Tel | 7137752118 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | TDW |
Tidewater competitors include GulfMark Offshore, Hornbeck Offshore, and Kirby Corporation. Tidewater ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Tidewater compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
4 employees at Tidewater have reviewed Tidewater across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 4 Tidewater employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Tidewater are extremely happy with their total compensation at Tidewater, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Tidewater are not very pleased with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Tidewater are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Tidewater believe the environment at Tidewater is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Tidewater is comfortably fast.
Overall, the employees at Tidewater are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New Orleans, LA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. New Orleans, LA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Tidewater 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Tidewater's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Tidewater employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Tidewater’s CEO John Rynd started in this role in 2018. John’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New Orleans, LA. Compared to Tidewater’s competitors, John Rynd ranks right above GulfMark Offshore CEO Quintin Kneen. Under Rynd’s leadership, Tidewater employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Environment and Retention are two areas, according to respondents, where Tidewater could stand to see real improvement.
The Tidewater Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO John Rynd, Executive VP & COO Jeffrey Gorski, and Chief Compliance Officer, Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Bruce Lundstrom
John Rynd CEO / President
John Rynd serves as the CEO / President of Tidewater.
Jeffrey Gorski Executive VP & COO
Mr. Jeffrey A. Gorski, also known as Jeff, has been the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at... read more
Bruce Lundstrom Chief Compliance Officer, Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Bruce D. Lundstrom has been the Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel and Secretary of Tidewater Inc. since... read more
Quinn Fanning Executive VP & CFO
Mr. Quinn P. Fanning has been the Chief Financial Officer of Tidewater Inc. since September 30, 2008 and also as its... read more
Joseph M. Bennett Executive VP & Chief Investor Relations Officer
Mr. Joseph M. Bennett, also known as Joe has been an Executive Vice President of Tidewater Inc. since June 1, 2008 and... read more
Morgan Jones Director of Operations
Ms. Morgan Jones serves as a Director of Operations at Tidewater Equity Partners. She oversees operations, finance,... read more
Nick Crabtree Partner
Mr. Nick Crabtree serves as a Partner at Tidewater Equity Partners. Mr. Crabtree is also the co-founder and President of... read more
W. Merrette Moore Managing Partner
Mr. W. Merrette Moore is a Managing Partner at Tidewater Equity Partners. He serves as a Co-Founder, Managing Partner,... read more
Craig J. Demarest VP, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller
Mr. Craig J. Demarest has been Controller of Tidewater Inc. since May 2004 and also its Vice President and Principal... read more
How much do people at Tidewater get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Tidewater is $119,277, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,875, or $56 per hour.
At Tidewater, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $212,881 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,757 annually. Average Tidewater salaries by department include: Business Development at $114,273, Admin at $56,671, Operations at $94,082, and Design at $115,805. Half of Tidewater salaries are above $117,875.
3 employees at Tidewater rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at Tidewater rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $245k | $245k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $275k | $275k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Tidewater across various culture dimensions.
Tidewater's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Tidewater's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is Tidewater address?
Tidewater location is at 601 Poydras Street, Suite 1500
Who is the CEO of Tidewater?
Tidewater CEO is John Rynd, their score by employees is 87
What is Tidewater eNPS?
The eNPS for Tidewater is -33
What is Tidewater revenue?
Tidewater revenue is $440M
What is the salary for Group Engineering Manager in Tidewater?
Group Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 164k