Naval Photos: 12/25/10

Saturday, December 25, 2010

INS Viraat (R 22)

Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Viraat (R 22) breaks formation 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)

INS Viraat (R 22)

Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Viraat (R 22) participates in Exercise Malabar 2007 with Kitty Hawk and Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and ships of the navies of Australia, India, Japan and the Republic of Singapore. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability among the navies and to develop common procedures for maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Nav/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason A. Johnston)

JS Yugiri (JS 174)

The Japanese destroyer Yugiri (JS 174) steams along with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz recently participated in exercises with several Japanese Maritime Self Defense (JMSDF) ships. Nimitz is operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Berenguer)

PNS Tippu Sultan (FFGH 185)

The Pakistani Tariz-class frigate Tippu Sultan (FFGH 185) passes United States Coast Guard high-endurance cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719) during a formation exercise. Boutwell, the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), and ships from seven other countries are participating in the multinational naval exercise AMAN, an Urdu word meaning peace. The 10-day exercise focuses on air, surface and maritime security training and includes representatives from 38 countries as well as ships from 11 nations to include the United States, United Kingdom, Pakistan and Australia. Boutwell and Lake Champlain are deployed as part of the Boxer Amphibious Readiness Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

BAP Mariategui (FM-54)

B.A.P. Mariategui (FM-54) conducts maritime patrols in the Gulf of Panama for suspected ships of interest in support of PANAMAX 2004. Naval forces from eight countries are participating in PANAMAX 2004, a naval exercise designed to build up a coalition response to security threats against the Panama Canal. PANAMAX is conducted under the direction of Commander Naval Forces Southern Command and involves the identification, monitoring and interdiction of vessels posing a simulated terrorist threat to the Canal. The multinational force includes surface and air assets from Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Panama, Peru and the United States operating in the north and south approaches to the Canal. PANAMAX’s realistic scenario develops not only interoperability among naval forces but also joint and inter-agency interoperability as the naval forces work together with other services and agencies of Panama to ensure the safety of the Canal and to protect freedom of navigation. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Kevin R. Tidwell)

PNS Babur (D 182)

The Pakistan Navy destroyer PNS Babur (D 182) operates in the Persian Gulf as part of the Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan conducted under Commander Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Babur is designed to provide effective defense of a convoy or other force against attack by surface ships or submarines. Coalition forces are working to prevent attacks against critical maritime infrastructures in the region, including the oil and shipping industries, and stopping the flow of terrorist and terrorism related materials. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Journalist 2nd Class Elton Shaw)

PNS Shahjahan (DDG 186)

The Pakistani Naval ship (PNS) Shahjahan (DDG 186), underway while participating in Operation Inspired Siren. Inspired Siren is a bilateral joint exercise between the United States and Pakistan Navies. The U.S. and Pakistan are conducting training in Maritime Security Operations (MSO), air defense, anti- submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine counter measures, electronic warfare, replenishment at sea and command and control. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Robert R. McRill)

PNS Tippu Sultan (FFGH 185)

The Pakistani Naval frigate PNS Tippu Sultan (D 185) prepares to come alongside the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) for an underway replenishment (UNREP). Supply is under way in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility to help the fleet sustain its length at sea in order to conduct maritime security operations. (Photo: U.S. Navy /Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kitt Amaritnant)

HTMS Surin (LST 722)

The Royal Thai navy medium landing ship HTMS Surin (LST 722) transits the Gulf of Thailand during exercise Cobra Gold 2010, a multinational exercise co-sponsored by the U.S and Thailand. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taurean Alexander/Released)

HTMS Surin (LST 722)

The Royal Thai Navy medium landing ship HTMS Surin (LST 722) transits the Gulf of Thialand. Surin is participating in Cobra Gold 2010, an annual exercise designed to train Thai, U.S., Republic of Korea and Singaporean task force personnel. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo Aquino/Released)