Exhibit 23.1



                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-101490 of General Maritime Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated
February 20, 2003, February 25, 2003 as to note 17 and March 20, 2003 as to
note 18, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of General Maritime
Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2002.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, New York
May 16, 2003


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