"Worden" moved to the middle search and rescue station off Vinh on 1 October, then to the southern station shortly after. On 17 October, "Worden" departed for Hachinohe, Japan, and Navy Day festivities. The ship went into drydock at Yokosuka on 25 October for replacement of both propellers. "Worden" again returned to the Gulf of Tonkin on 18 November where she operated until 5 December. After a visit to Taiwan, the frigate finished out the year at Yokosuka, Japan, in a standdown period.