8-K

                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT


                        Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)
                     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 16, 2005



                          McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




     REPUBLIC OF PANAMA               001-08430                 72-0593134
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(State or other jurisdiction         (Commission               (IRS Employer
     of incorporation)               File Number)            Identification No.)





 1450 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana                     70112-6050
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  (Address of principal executive offices)                       (Zip Code)


Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code:  (504) 587-5400
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Item 5.02    Election of Directors


     On November 16, 2005, McDermott International, Inc. ("McDermott") announced
     the appointment of Robert W. Goldman to its Board of Directors (the
     "Board"). Mr. Goldman's membership on the Board will be effective November
     15, 2005. He will serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board.


Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)  Exhibits

     99.1 Press Release dated November 16, 2005.


                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                               McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.





                                               By:  /s/Michael S. Taff
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                                                    Michael S. Taff
                                                    Chief Accounting Officer

November 16, 2005




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EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

           McDermott Appoints Goldman to Board of Directors

    NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2005--McDermott
International, Inc. (NYSE:MDR) ("McDermott") announced today that
Robert W. Goldman has been appointed to McDermott's Board of Directors
and its Audit Committee, effective November 15, 2005.
    Goldman, 63, retired as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief
Financial Officer from Conoco Inc. in 2002. Goldman began his
professional career with E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Inc. in 1965
and held several managerial positions in domestic and foreign
locations, including serving as controller for several DuPont
operating departments. In 1988, he joined Conoco Inc., a DuPont
subsidiary until its initial public offering, as vice president and
controller and was elected senior vice president in 1998. Goldman is
currently serving his second term to the elected position of Vice
President, Finance of the World Petroleum Council. In addition,
Goldman serves on the board of directors of El Paso Corporation,
Parker Drilling Company and Tesoro Corporation. Mr. Goldman earned his
bachelor's degree from Kenyon College and a master's degree in
business administration from The University of Chicago.
    "Bob Goldman is a seasoned financial professional with over 35
years of experience to draw upon," said Bruce W. Wilkinson, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of McDermott. "We welcome Bob to
McDermott's Board of Directors and look forward to his many
contributions."
    McDermott International, Inc. is a leading worldwide energy
services company. The Company's subsidiaries provide engineering,
fabrication, installation, procurement, research, manufacturing,
environmental systems, project management and facility management
services to a variety of customers in the energy and power industries,
including the U.S. Department of Energy.



    CONTACT: McDermott International, Inc.
             Jay Roueche, 281-870-5462
             jroueche@mcdermott.com
             www.mcdermott.com