Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (No. 333-33765) pertaining to the Equity Compensation Plan of Maritrans
Inc. and on Form S-8 (No. 333-79891) pertaining to the Maritrans Inc. Directors
and Key Employees' Equity Compensation Plan of our report dated January 26,
2001, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of
Maritrans Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 2000.



Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 19, 2001