Trico Marine Services, Inc. Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results -- Includes Acquisition...

Trico Marine Services, Inc. Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results -- Includes
Acquisition of DeepOcean and CTC Marine

HOUSTON, July 23, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Trico Marine Services, Inc.
(Nasdaq:TRMA) (the "Company" or "Trico") today announced its financial results
for the second quarter of 2008, which includes the effect of the approximate
$690 million acquisition of DeepOcean and CTC Marine. DeepOcean is among the
world's largest providers of subsea services, including inspection, maintenance
and repair (IMR), survey and light construction support. CTC Marine operates the
world's largest fleet of marine trenching vehicles providing trenching, cable
laying and subsea installation services. On a consolidated basis, giving effect
only to the portion of the second quarter during which Trico owned DeepOcean and
CTC Marine, the Company reported a quarterly net loss of $3.0 million, or $0.20
loss per share (diluted), after giving effect to non-cash charges totaling $4.0
million, net of taxes, or $0.27 earnings per share (diluted).

The second quarter net loss and loss per share included net pre-tax non-cash
charges totaling $5.9 million as a result of accounting for the derivative
component of the 6.5% convertible senior notes and a terminated DeepOcean
foreign currency swap instrument. Net income without the effect of these charges
would have been $1.0 million or $0.07 earnings per share (diluted). The table
attached to this release sets forth our second quarter of 2008 financial
results, including the charge discussed above, and provides a reconciliation of
our adjusted net income to our net loss as recorded under U.S. GAAP.

President and Chief Executive Officer, Joe Compofelice, commented, "DeepOcean
and CTC Marine transform Trico into a technology-driven service-based company
with over three quarters of our pro forma revenue mix coming from subsea and
trenching services and approximately one quarter coming from our towing and
supply division. Growth in the subsea services market for the foreseeable short
and long-term future, I believe, is significant and sustainable. We currently
have both a very substantial backlog at DeepOcean and CTC Marine, respectively,
as well as 89% of our revenue stream in our towing and supply division under
term contracts at good rates. The subsea services division, to continue to
operate under the DeepOcean brand name, operates a fleet of 14 vessels with an
average age of seven years. Our trenching division, to continue to operate under
the CTC Marine brand name, operates a fleet of five vessels with an average age
of five years. This is a meaningful change in our asset base."

During the second quarter, within the subsea services and trenching divisions,
Trico signed new deepwater, subsea and trenching contracts at attractive rates,
including one with StatoilHydro providing a new, 5-year agreement for IMR, and a
5-year contract for construction support for Pemex in Mexico. In addition, Trico
took delivery of two new vessels during the quarter: the Edda Flora, a 95-meter,
multipurpose DP II vessel built for IMR, ROV operations and light construction
support, and the Volantis, a 107-meter multipurpose DP II vessel capable of
trenching and ROV launch/recovery with a carousel for flex pipe and fiberoptic
cable. The Edda Flora will commence work for StatoilHydro in the third quarter
of 2008.

In the towing and supply division, late in the second quarter, Trico mobilized
two AHTS vessels out of the weaker than anticipated spot market in the North Sea
to term contracts: one at very attractive rates in Brazil and one at attractive
rates with Gazflot in the Baltic Sea. Trico secured additional term contracts
with StatoilHydro offshore Ireland for two more AHTS vessels. As a result,
Trico's exposure to spot market rates in the North Sea has been reduced.

Summary Results

Other than the non-cash charges discussed above, the financial results for the
second quarter are also impacted by the effect of converting DeepOcean and CTC
Marine's financials to U.S. GAAP and purchase price adjustments related to the
acquisition. Revenues for our towing and supply segment for the quarter ended
June 30, 2008 were $54.6 million, a $2.2 million decrease compared to the first
quarter of 2008, attributable to lower spot AHTS rates and utilization in the
North Sea, partially offset by increased rates and utilization for our supply
vessels in the Gulf of Mexico. Operating costs, including classification and dry
docking expenses, were in line with management's expectations for the quarter.
For the period May 16, 2008 through June 30, 2008, revenues for our subsea
services segment were $34.2 million. For that same period, revenues for our
trenching segment were $15.5 million.

In July 2008 (through July 18, 2008), AHTS day rates averaged $36,241, an
increase of 10% over average rates in the second quarter, with utilization
increasing from 78% to 88%. PSV day rates averaged $17,168 with utilization of
98%, OSV day rates averaged $7,560 with utilization of 84%, and SPSV day rates
averaged $21,766 with utilization of 80%. Our GOM OSV average day rate exceeded
an average of $8,800 with over 98% utilization.

As of June 30, 2008, the Company had a total of $167 million in unrestricted
cash and cash equivalents and a total debt position of $908 million.

Conference Call Information

The Company will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July
24, 2008, to discuss the results with analysts, investors and other interested
parties. Individuals who wish to participate in the conference call should dial
(888) 256-9128, access code 2395840, in the United States or (913) 312-1482,
access code 2395840, from outside the country.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until August 7,
2008, starting approximately 1 hour after the completion of the call, and can be
accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112 access code 2395840 (international calls
should use (719) 457-0820, access code 2395840).

About Trico Marine

Trico Marine is an integrated provider of subsea and trenching services and
marine support vessels. Trico Marine recently increased its subsea market
presence through its acquisition of DeepOcean, a recognized market leader in the
provision of high quality subsea services including, IMR, survey and
construction support, subsea intervention and decommissioning, marine trenching
and the laying and burying of subsea cable. DeepOcean controls a well equipped
fleet of 14 vessels and operates a fleet of modern ROVs and trenching equipment.
Trico Marine also continues to provide a broad range of marine support services
to the oil and gas industry through use of its diversified fleet of vessels
including the transportation of drilling materials, supplies and crews to
drilling rigs and other offshore facilities; towing drilling rigs and equipment,
and support for the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of
offshore facilities. Trico Marine is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has a
global presence with operations in the North Sea, West Africa, Mexico, Brazil
and Southeast Asia as well as the Gulf of Mexico.

For more information about Trico Marine Services, Inc. visit us on the web at
www.tricomarine.com.

The Trico Marine Services, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5229

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical fact may be
"forward looking statements." Actual events may differ materially from those
projected in any forward-looking statement. There are a number of important
factors involving risks and uncertainties beyond the control of the Company that
could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by such forward-looking statements. A description of risks and uncertainties
relating to Trico Marine Services, Inc. and its industry and other factors,
which could affect the Company's results of operations or financial condition,
are included in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Trico
undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of
this report.

Trico Marine Services, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Three
-------------------------------------- Months
Towing Ended
and Subsea March 31,
Supply Services Trenching Total 2008
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2008
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Revenues $ 54,585 $ 34,243 $ 15,464 $104,292 $ 59,175

Operating expenses:
Direct vessel
expenses and subsea
service costs 32,119 25,457 13,270 70,846 32,994
General and
administrative
expenses 11,322 1,350 2,268 14,940 10,767
Depreciation and
amortization 6,549 4,564 2,960 14,073 6,747
(Gain) loss on sale
of assets 91 -- -- 91 (2,837)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income
(loss) 4,504 2,872 (3,034) 4,342 11,504
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Interest income 3,271 1,578
Interest expense, net
of capitalized
amounts (6,176) (223)
Foreign exchange gain 309 1,267
Other loss, net (5,247) (100)
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Income (loss) before
income taxes and
noncontrolling
interest in
consolidated
subsidiary (3,501) 14,026
Income tax benefit (859) 2,284
-------- --------
Loss before
noncontrolling
interest in
consolidated
subsidiary (2,642) 11,742
-------- --------
Noncontrolling
interest in (income)
loss of consolidated
subsidiary (363) (841)
-------- --------
Net income (loss) $ (3,005) 10,901
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Earnings Per Common
Share
Basic $ (0.20) $ 0.76
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Diluted $ (0.20) $ 0.73
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Average Shares Outstanding
Basic 14,815 14,411
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Diluted 14,815 14,919
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TRICO MARINE SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Vessel Metrics
(Dollars in thousands, except utilization and number of vessel
amounts)

Three Three Six Six
Months Months months months
Month of ended ended ended ended
July June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30,
2008 2008 2008 2008 2007
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Average Day Rates:

Towing and Supply
AHTSs(1) $ 36,241 $ 32,983 $ 39,373 $ 36,345 $ 34,100
PSVs 17,168 17,486 17,959 17,721 18,164
OSVs 7,560 7,252 7,163 7,209 9,322
Crew/Line 7,502 6,168 5,879 6,017 5,651

Subsea
SPSVs 21,766 21,941 18,709 20,160 16,199

Utilization:

Towing and Supply
AHTSs(1) 88% 78% 87% 82% 83%
PSVs 98% 92% 91% 91% 93%
OSVs 84% 82% 77% 79% 72%
Crew/Line 58% 76% 54% 63% 79%

Subsea
SPSVs 80% 77% 94% 85% 91%

Average Number of
Vessels:

Towing and Supply
AHTSs(1) 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
PSVs 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
OSVs 38.0 38.0 38.2 38.1 39.2
Crew/Line 4.0 4.6 7.0 5.8 7.5

Subsea
SPSVs 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0

(1) Anchor handling, towing and supply vessels.

The following table sets forth the Company's net loss for the second
quarter of 2008, including the non cash charges discussed in the
press release text included above, and provides a reconciliation of
the Company's adjusted net income to its net loss as recorded under
U.S. GAAP:

(In thousands, except for per share data)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008
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Diluted earnings
Results (loss) per share
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Net loss, as reported $ (3,005) $ (0.20)
Adjustments:
Impact of financial derivatives 5,877 0.40
Tax effect (1,879) (0.13)
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Non-GAAP adjusted net income $ 993 $ 0.07
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CONTACT: Trico Marine Services, Inc.
Geoff Jones, VP & Chief Financial Officer
(713) 780-9926