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): August 1, 2008

McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

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

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (281) 870-5901

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02     Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On August 4, 2008, McDermott International, Inc. announced the appointment of Admiral Richard W. Mies to our Board of Directors. Admiral Mies’ membership on the Board is effective August 1, 2008, and he will serve as a member of the Audit and Governance Committees of our Board.  A copy of the press release announcing Admiral Mies’ appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)       Exhibits

99.1      Press Release dated August 4, 2008

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/ Dennis S. Baldwin
		Dennis S. Baldwin
		Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
August 4, 2008

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

McDermott Appoints Admiral Richard W. Mies to Board of Directors

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE:MDR) (“McDermott” or the “Company”) announced today that Admiral Richard W. Mies has been appointed to McDermott’s Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2008. Admiral Mies will also serve the Company on its Audit and Governance committees.

Admiral Mies retired from the United States Navy in 2002 following 35 years of service. A nuclear submariner, Admiral Mies commanded United States Strategic Command for four years prior to retirement. As Commander in Chief, he was directly responsible for the command and control of the Nation’s strategic nuclear forces supporting the national security objective of strategic deterrence. Following his military service, Mies served as a Senior Vice President of Science Applications International Corporation and as President and Chief Executive Officer of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hicks and Associates.

Among his numerous current activities, Admiral Mies serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Naval Submarine League, is an independent member of the Board of Governors for Los Alamos National Security, LLC and Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, and is also on the Board of Directors for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company.

Admiral Mies graduated with highest honors from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and mathematics. He has completed post-graduate education at Oxford University, England, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and Harvard University. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree in government administration and international relations.

"We are pleased to welcome Admiral Mies to McDermott’s Board of Directors," said Bruce W. Wilkinson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of McDermott. "His extensive nuclear, naval and business background is well-suited for our Company and we look forward to his many contributions."

McDermott is an engineering and construction company, with specialty manufacturing and service capabilities, focused on energy infrastructure. McDermott’s customers are predominantly utilities and other power generators, major and national oil companies, and the United States Government. With its global operations, McDermott operates in over 20 countries with more than 25,000 employees.

CONTACT:
McDermott International, Inc., Houston
Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Jay Roueche or Robby Bellamy, 281-870-5011
www.mcdermott.com