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EXHIBIT 23.5
[Clarkson Research Studies]
November 1, 2000
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Reference is made to the prospectus (the "Prospectus") included in a
registration statement on Form S-1 to be filed with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission, relating to the registration of common shares of
General Maritime Corporation (the "Company").
We hereby consent to all references to our name in the Prospectus and to the use
of the graphical and statistical information supplied by us set forth in the
sections of the Prospectus entitled "Prospectus Summary," "Risk Factors," "The
Industry" and "Business." We further hereby advise the Company that we have not
taken part in the drafting of the discussion nor have we reviewed the
discussion. With respect to the statistical data, graphs and tables supplied by
us, we advise you that:
o some industry data included in this discussion is based on estimates or
subjective judgements in circumstances where data for actual market
transactions either does not exist or is not publicly available,
o the published information of other maritime data collection experts may
differ from this data,
o while we have taken reasonable care in the compilation of the industry
statistical data, graphs and tables and believe them to be correct, data
compilation is subject to limited audit and validation procedures, and
o the provision of such data, graphs and tables does not obviate the need to
make appropriate further inquiries.
Sincerely,
CLARKSON RESEARCH STUDIES
by: /S/ MARTIN STOPFORD
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Name: Martin Stopford
Title: Managing Director
