CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012		Mar. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 65,424		$ 74,427
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of benefit plan costs	3,045		4,963
Unrealized gain on investments	697		699
Realized loss on investments			8
Translation adjustments	3,113		2,763
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(5,887)		8,067
Realized (gain) loss on derivatives	1,294		(223)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,262	[1]	16,277	[1]
Total Comprehensive Income	67,686		90,704
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	2,819		5,126
Comprehensive Income Attributable to McDermott International, Inc.	$ 64,867		$ 85,578

[1] The tax impact on amounts presented in other comprehensive income are not significant.