Exhibit 23.1

               Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-33765) pertaining to the Equity Compensation Plan of Maritrans Inc.
and in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 No. 333-79891) pertaining to the
Maritrans Inc. Directors and Key Employees' Equity Compensation Plan of our
report dated January 23, 2003, 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, 2002.



Tampa, Florida
March 5, 2003