Exhibit 99.17
Consent of Director Designee
In connection with the filing by McDermott International, Inc. and Comet I, B.V. of a Registration Statement on FormS-4 (RegistrationNo. 333-222662) with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 under the Securities Act, to being named as a designee to the board of directors of McDermott International, Inc. in the Registration Statement (including any and all amendments or supplements thereto) and the joint proxy statement/prospectus included therein (including any and all amendments or supplements thereto). I also consent to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.
/s/ Marsha C. Williams |
Name: Marsha C. Williams |