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Inside Tidewater's latest acquisition and celebrating 70 years

Seatrade Maritime News Podcast··1 September 2026·15 min

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In this episode, we sit down with Quintin V. Kneen, the President and CEO of Tidewater.In Conversation with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News, Quintin discusses Tidewater’s recent acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultra Tug in Brazil, the current state of the offshore support vessel market, and the importance of staying connected with their crew.As Tidewater celebrates its 70th anniversary, Quintin shares insights on market trends, the significance of Brazilian-built vessels, and the company's approach to mergers and acquisitions.The conversation covers:Acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug OffshoreSpecial privileges of Brazilian-built vesselsFuture M&A opportunitiesTidewater's 70th anniversary celebrationsThe current state of the offshore market Listen to the full episode nowIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news on the shipping and maritime industries, visit www.searade-maritime.com.Connect with Marcus Hand, Editor of Seatrade Maritime News:Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcushand1 Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-hand-b00a317/ Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn