The list of ship commissionings in 1996 includes a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1996.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | People's Liberation Army Navy | Qingdao | Type 052 destroyer | 113 | date of initial operational capability | |
| 20 September | Royal Navy | Somerset | Duke-class frigate | F82 | ||
| 2 November | Royal Navy | Vigilant | Vanguard-class submarine | S30 |
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