Taiwanese Navy – Taiwan launches its last in a class of guided missile frigates, similar to the US Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates.

• Agence France-Press: Taiwan launches guided missile frigate
  

Merchant Marine – There is general agreement that the French tanker explosion off of Yemen was caused by a terrorist boat hitting it.

• BBC: Yemen says tanker blast was terrorism

Royal Navy – The UK is thinking of partnering with the French in the design and construction of its new aircraft carriers.

• Daily Telegraph: MoD looks at carrier deal with French

US Navy – The US is testing a new command and control trainer which simulates the operations of a carrier battlegroup.

• Virginian Pilot: Facility helps Navy find ”battle rhythm”