The list of ship decommissionings in 2016 includes a chronological list of ships decommissioned in 2016.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Pennant | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unclear | Royal Fleet Auxiliary | Black Rover | Rover class tanker | A273 | Awaiting disposal | [1] Laid up and didn't receive a formal decommissioning ceremony. | |
| Unclear | Royal Fleet Auxiliary | Diligence | Forward repair ship | A132 | Awaiting disposal | Laid up and didn't receive a formal decommissioning ceremony. | |