EXHIBIT 23


               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
333-11097 and 333-67208) on Form S-8 of Mitcham Industries, Inc. of our report
dated April 18, 2002, which report appears in the January 31, 2002 annual report
on Form 10-K of Mitcham Industries, Inc.



Hein + Associates LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Houston, Texas
April 30, 2002