The list of ship commissionings in 1962 includes a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1962.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 April |  German Navy
|
Augsburg | Köln-class frigate | F222 | |
| 18 July | Finnlines ( Finland)
|
Hansa Express | ferry | First car/passenger ferry in Finland—Germany traffic | |
| 20 July |  United States Navy
|
Okinawa | Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship | LPH-3 | |
| 15 November |  Royal Navy
|
Devonshire | County-class destroyer | D02 | |
| 15 December | German Navy
|
Karlsruhe | Köln-class frigate | F223 |