US Navy – First person accounts of the attack on the USS Cole.

• USA Today: Personal stories surface after Cole blast

Indonesia Navy – 37 Indonesia Navy ships are deployed around Papau to discourage its citizens from seeking independence.

• Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Indonesian warships deployed around Papua

Chinese Navy – The Chinese Navy will not attend the Indian International Fleet Review in February 2001.

• Indian Express: Maritime diplomacy runs aground as China backs off fleet review