Royal Australian Navy – The frigate HMAS Newcastle will stand by off the Solomon Islands to assist in peace talks, if needed.

• Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Australian ship due in Solomon Islands

Sri Lankan Navy – The Sri Lankan Navy destroyed several Sea Tiger gunboats in a running gun battle.

• Times of India: Navy destroys rebel boats in eastern Lanka

Canadian Navy – Aboard HMCS Calgary in the Persian Gulf.

• Calgary Herald: Female sailor puts stereotypes out to sea on HMCS Calgary