CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Net income	$ 24,318		$ 65,424
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of benefit plan costs	3,655		3,045
Unrealized gain on investments	401		697
Translation adjustments	7,214		3,113
Unrealized loss on derivatives	(15,462)		(5,887)
Realized (gain) loss on derivatives	(2,104)		1,294
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(6,296)	[1]	2,262	[1]
Total Comprehensive Income	18,022		67,686
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	3,753		2,819
Comprehensive Income Attributable to McDermott International, Inc.	$ 14,269		$ 64,867

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