ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.

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                                                                     EXHIBIT 10l


                             ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.

                       Amendment No. 2 to the Consultancy
                         Agreement Dated March 1, 0000
                         Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Companies, Inc.
                               and X. X. Xxxxxxxx


Effective April 1, 1995:


    Section 2 of the Agreement, Duties of the Consultant, is amended by adding
    an additional paragraph as follows:

    (B)  The Consultant also shall serve as a Director of XxXxxxxxxx, Inc. and
    as Chairman of the Board of Directors of XxXxxxxxxx, Inc. and shall provide
    such services as may be required, from time to time, in connection with
    serving in such capacities.

    (C)  The Consultant shall provide advice as may be required for the design
    and construction of the enhanced Gorilla design xxxx-up rig, designated
    GORILLA V.

    Section 4 of the Agreement, Consideration and Expenses, is hereby deleted
    and the following is substituted therefor:

    (A)  The Company shall pay $150,000 annually (payable quarterly) plus the
    per diem rate of US $500.00 for services rendered.  Further, the Company
    shall reimburse to the consultant all proper and reasonable out-of-pocket
    expenses (including, but not limited to, all travel and accommodation
    expenses).