Saturday, December 18, 2010

HMS Orion (A201)

HMS Orion. (Photo: Kockums)

CNS Almirante Cochrane (F05)

CNS Almirante Cochrane ex-HMS Norfolk Frigate Type 23. (Photo: David S)

CNS Almirante Lynch (FF-07)

CNS Almirante Lynch (FF-07), ex-HMS Grafton frigate Type 23. (Photo: BAE Systems)

RNO Al-Rahmani

RNO Al-Rahmani. (Photo: BAE Systems)

HMS Belos (A214)

HMS Belos (A214). (Photo: Kockums)

HMS Koster (M 73)

HMS Koster. (Photo: Kockums)

HMS Carlskrona (P04)

HMS Carlskrona (P04). (Photo: Kockums)

HMS Carlskrona (P04)

HMS Carlskrona (P04). (Photo: Kockums)

HMS Malmö (K21)

HMS Malmö. (Photo: Kockums)

HMS Carlskrona (P04)

HMS Carlskrona. (Photo: Kockums AB)

KD Lekiu (F30)

KD Lekiu (F30). (Photo: BAE Systems)

HMAS Wewak (L130)

An Australian Army vehicle reverses onto HMAS Wewak's tank deck for transit to Honiara, in the Solomon Islands. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Wewak (L130)

HMAS Wewak conducts amphibious beach landing training on Guadalcanal beach, in the Solomon Islands. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Wewak (L130)

HMAS Wewak conducts amphibious beach landing training on Guadalcanal beach, in the Solomon Islands. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Wewak (L130)

HMAS WEWAK conducts amphibious beach landing training on Guadalcanal beach, in the Solomon Islands. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Wewak (L130)

HMAS WEWAK conducts amphibious beach landing training on Guadalcanal beach, in the Solomon Islands. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Kanimbla (51)

HMAS Kanimbla at sea while en route to New Zealand. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Kanimbla (51)

HMAS Kanimbla leaves Pearl Harbor for Exercise RIMPAC 2010 sea phase. The ship has sailed with a complement of three flights of N16 Sea King MK50A helicopters from 817 Squadron. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Kanimbla (51)

HMAS Kanimbla sails past the USS Arizona memorial as the ship leaves Pearl Harbor for Exercise RIMPAC 2010 sea phase. The ship has sailed with a complement of three flights of N16 Sea King MK50A helicopters from 817 Squadron. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Kanimbla (51)

Aerial image of HMAS Kanimbla at anchor off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii while the Royal Australian Navy Band Deployment Rock Group perform a concert for the ship's company and embarked forces on the forecastle. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Kanimbla (51)

Aerial image of HMAS Kanimbla at anchor off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii while the Royal Australian Navy Band Deployment Rock Group perform a concert for the ship's company and embarked forces on the forecastle. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMS Enterprise (H88)

HMS Enterprise. (Photo: Royal Navy)

USS Crommelin (FFG 37)

The guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) enters port at Sattahip. Crommelin is currently participating in the Thailand phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the U.S. and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John L. Beeman

USS Safeguard (ARS 50)

A rigid hull inflatable boat approaches the rescue and salvage ship USS Safeguard (ARS 50) in the Java Sea. Safeguard is participating in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. CARAT is a regularly scheduled series of bilateral military training exercises with several Southeast Asia nations designed to enhance interoperability of the respective sea services. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Journalist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller (RELEASED)

USS Safeguard (ARS 50)

The rescue and salvage ship USS Safeguard (ARS 50) makes her way through the Java Sea en route to Surabaya, Indonesia for the fourth phase of the 2005 Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise. Safeguard is part of a three-ship task group, including the dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) and guided missile frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) that will take part in CARAT Indonesia beginning July 25. CARAT is a regularly scheduled series of bilateral military training exercises with several Southeast Asia nations designed to enhance interoperability of the respective sea services. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Journalist 2nd Class Brian P. Biller)

INS Brahmaputra (F 31)

Indian Navy frigate INS Brahmaputra (F 31) takes its position during Malabar 2007, an exercise involving Kitty Hawk and Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and ships of the navies of Australia, India, Japan, and the Republic of Singapore. Malabar 2007 is designed to increase interoperability among the navies and to develop common procedures for maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason A. Johnston)

CNS Riveros (FF 18)

The Chilean frigate CNS Riveros (FF 18) steams in the in the operating area of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, the Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel N. Woods

CNS Riveros (FF 18)

The Chilean frigate CNS Riveros (FF 18) steams in the operating area of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008. RIMPAC is the world's largest multinational exercise scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, the Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel N. Woods (Released)

RSS Supreme (73)

RSS Supreme with USS Benfold during RIMPAC 10 PHOTOEX (courtesy of JS AKEBONO).

RSS Supreme (73)

RSS Supreme participating in a Heliborne Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (HVBSS) Exercise with USS Freedom. (Photo: Mindef)

RSS Supreme (73)

RSS Supreme, formidable class. (Photo: Mindef)

RSS Supreme (73)

The Republic of Singapore Navy Formidable-class multi-role frigate RSS Supreme (73) transfers personnel ashore following a successful missile firing exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (Photo: Singapore Navy)

RSS Supreme (73)

The Republic of Singapore Formidable-class multi-role frigate RSS Supreme (73) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 exercises. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve multinational interoperability. (Photo: U.S. Navy/ Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class N. Brett Morton)

USS Crommelin (FFG 37)

Sailors man the rails aboard USS Crommelin (FFG 37) as the ship returns following deployment. Crommelin participated in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2006 exercise with Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Chief Mass Communication Specialist David Rush)

USS Crommelin (FFG 37)

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) as the ship gets underway for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. Crommelin will take part in Pacific Partnership 2010 and Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2010. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup)

USS Crommelin (FFG 37)

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Crommelin (FFG 37) as the ship gets underway for a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. Crommelin will take part in Pacific Partnership 2010 and Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2010. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup)

HTMS Kraburi (FF47)

The Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Kraburi (FF47) signals to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a Morse code drill between the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and the Royal Thai Navy. George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway helping to ensure security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stephanie Smith)

HMS Monmouth (F-235)

The Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth (F-235) transits the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during Joint Warrior 10-2. Joint Warrior is a multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability between allied navies and prepare participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Anna Wade)

USS Boone (FFG 28)

The guided-missile frigate USS Boone (FFG 28) arrives in Port Everglades for a routine port visit. While in Fort Lauderdale, the crew will attend a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony. Boone is homeported at Naval Station Mayport. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gino Flores)

KRI Karel Satsuit Tubun (356)

The Indonesian frigate KRI Karel Satsuit Tubun (KST 356) operates with USCG Cutter Sherman (WHEC 720) during a maneuvering event as part of the at-sea phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Seven U.S. and Indonesian Navy ships are operating together. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Melinda Larson)

USNS Yukon (T-AO 202)

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) makes an approach to come alongside MSC hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for an underway replenishment. At the request of the government of Indonesia, Mercy, MSC combat stores ships USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) and USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7) are on station off the coast of Nias, providing assistance as determined appropriate and necessary with earthquake disaster relief efforts and provide medical assistance to those in need. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mate 3rd Class Rebecca J. Moat)

USNS Yukon (T-AO 202)

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) makes an approach to come alongside MSC hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for an underway replenishment. At the request of the government of Indonesia, Mercy, MSC combat stores ships USNS Niagara Falls (T-AFS 3) and USNS San Jose (T-AFS 7) are on station off the coast of Nias, providing assistance as determined appropriate and necessary with earthquake disaster relief efforts and provide medical assistance to those in need. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Mate 3rd Class Rebecca J. Moat)