Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-19543) pertaining to Hvide Marine Incorporated Retirement Plan and
Trust of our report dated May 25, 2000, with respect to the financial statements
and supplemental schedules of the Hvide Marine Incorporated Retirement Plan and
Trust included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31,
1999.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Miami, Florida
June 26, 2000
