 May began with "Worden" en route to Subic Bay via the Okinawa missile range.On 14 May, the ship reached Danang, South Vietnam, and served on a search and rescue station until mid-September with intermittent periods of upkeep and liberty at Subic Bay, Hong Kong, Sasebo, and Yokosuka.During a visit to Hong Kong on 13 August, a Greek freighter lost control and rammed "Worden" on the starboard side inflicting minor damage.