EXHIBIT 23.1

                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-25125 of Rowan Companies, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 27,
2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the LeTourneau, Inc.
Savings and Investment Plan for the year ended December 31, 2002.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Houston, Texas
June 27, 2003