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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2



                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated May 17, 2000
included in Oceaneering International, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended March
31, 2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.



ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



Houston, Texas
July 11, 2000

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