EXHIBIT 23.2


                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Post Effective Amendment No. 1
on Form S-8 to the registration statement on Form S-4 (Nos. 333-66644 and
333-66644-01) and in registration statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-89604,
333-40302, 333-40014 and 333-44925) of Pride International, Inc., of our report
dated January 23, 2001, with respect to the  consolidated statements of
operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows of Marine Drilling Companies,
Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2000, which report is included in the
Annual Report of Pride International, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2002.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Houston, Texas
March 27, 2003