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): October 23, 2006



                          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.)



777 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston, Texas                              77079
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(Address of principal executive offices)                          (Zip Code)



Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code:  (281) 870-5901
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.

     On October 23, 2006, McDermott International, Inc. announced the
appointment of John F. Bookout III to our Board of Directors. Mr. Bookout's
membership on the Board will be effective October 23, 2006 and he will serve as
a member of the Audit Committee of our Board.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits

         99.1   Press Release dated October 23, 2006





                                   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
                                     Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer




October 23, 2006

EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1




          McDermott Appoints John F. Bookout III to Board of Directors


     HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2006--McDermott International, Inc.
(NYSE:MDR) ("McDermott") announced today that John F. Bookout III has been
appointed to McDermott's Board of Directors, effective October 23, 2006. Mr.
Bookout will serve as a member of the audit committee.

     Bookout joined McKinsey & Company in 1978 and is currently a Director in
their Houston office, with plans to retire this month. He spent most of his
career at McKinsey working in the petroleum and utility industries.
Additionally, Bookout held numerous leadership positions at McKinsey including
serving as Managing Partner of the Los Angeles Office and the Texas Office,
co-leader of the North American Energy Practice, leader of the European Energy
Practice and as a member of McKinsey's Shareholder's Committee. Mr. Bookout
earned his bachelor's degree in economics at Rice University and a master's
degree in business administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

     "With extensive experience advising companies across the energy spectrum,
John is well versed in the industries we serve," said Bruce W. Wilkinson,
chairman and chief executive officer of McDermott. "We welcome John 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, construction,
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., Houston
              Jay Roueche or Robby Bellamy, 281-870-5011
              Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
              www.mcdermott.com