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Trico Marine Services Responds to Newcastle’s Announcement


HOUSTON, TX, June 1, 2007/Marketwire/ -- Trico Marine Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMA) today issued the following statement:


We are pleased that Newcastle, which owns only 10,000 shares, or approximately 0.1 percent of Trico's outstanding stock, has withdrawn the nomination of its three employees to the Trico board. We look forward to our annual meeting and the continued execution of Trico's successful strategy.


About Trico


Trico provides a broad range of marine support services to the oil and gas industry, primarily in the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, West Africa and Southeast Asia (through its partnership).  The services provided by the Company's diversified fleet of vessels include the transportation of drilling materials, supplies and crews to drilling rigs and other offshore facilities; towing drilling rigs and equipment from one location to another; and support for the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of offshore facilities. Trico has its principal office in Houston, Texas.

 

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

 

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 press release.

 

In connection with the solicitation of proxies, on April 30, 2007 Trico filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and mailed to stockholders a definitive proxy statement and a WHITE proxy card for its 2007 annual meeting of stockholders.  Trico stockholders are strongly advised to read these documents as they contain important information.  Stockholders may obtain Trico’s proxy statement, a WHITE proxy card and any amendments or supplements and other documents for free at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  Copies of Trico’s proxy materials will also be available for free at Trico’s website at www.tricomarine.com or by writing to Trico Marine Services, Inc., 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2950, Houston, Texas 77027.  In addition, copies may be requested by contacting, MacKenzie Partners, Inc. at (800) 322-2885 toll-free or by email at proxy@mackenziepartners.com.  Detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of individuals who are deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies is available in Trico’s definitive proxy statement.  The contents of the websites referenced above are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into Trico’s proxy statement.


Contact:

Geoff Jones

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(713) 780-9926