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

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:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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.