The list of ship decommissionings in 1950 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1950.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 January |  United States Navy | Rendova | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | Reserve | Recommissioned in 1951 |
| 14 April | United States Navy | Bairoko | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | Reserve | Recommissioned in September |
| Unknown date |  Royal Navy | Maria | Wreck dispersal vessel | Sold | Scrapped June 1951 |
 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Penguin | Cargo liner | Damaged by fire 3 June 1950 and decommissioned; sold 21 March 1951 | Extant 1957 |