CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in this  Registration
Statement  on Form S-8 of our report dated  January 28, 1998  appearing in ENSCO
International Incorporated's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.



/s/  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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     PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
     Dallas, Texas
     July 7, 1998