for some reason i cannot name my ships or fleets. any idea why?

What are you using to rename them, and what happens when you try?

I go to my ships and click rename. it lets me type in a new name but it doesn't change.

I have also had this problem. My solution was to go to fleets. Click manage fleets and then rename on that page. Hope that helps

I have tried that and it didnt work. It may be because I have to use the internet on my ps3 right now. I am going to try using a computer as soon as I get a chance and see if that makes a difference.

Sounds like a ps3 issue then.