Rowan Companies PX14A6G 3-28-2005


U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION
Submitted pursuant to rule 14a-6(g)


1.    
Name of registrant:
 
    
Rowan Companies, Inc.

2.          
Name of person relying on exemption:
 
    
C.R. Palmer

3.    
Address of person relying on exemption:
 
    
520 Post Oak Boulevard
Suite 780
Houston, TX 77027
 
4.    
Written materials. The following written material is attached:
 
    
Exhibit 1: Letter from C. R. Palmer to Rowan Stockholders dated March 28, 2005.