HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91)

HMAS BUNDABERG, crewed by Ardent Four and Commanded by Lieutenant Commander David Ince, departs HMAS WATERHEN, Sydney. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91)

HMAS BUNDABERG, crewed by Ardent Four and Commanded by Lieutenant Commander David Ince, sails past the Sydney Opera House during a port visit to HMAS WATERHEN, Sydney. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91)

HMAS BUNDABERG, crewed by Ardent Four and Commanded by Lieutenant Commander David Ince, sails past the Sydney Opera House during a port visit to HMAS WATERHEN, Sydney. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91)

HMAS BUNDABERG, crewed by Ardent Four and Commanded by Lieutenant Commander David Ince, sails past the Sydney Opera House during a port visit to HMAS WATERHEN, Sydney. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91)

HMAS BUNDABERG, crewed by Ardent Four and Commanded by Lieutenant Commander David Ince, sails past the Sydney Opera House during a port visit to HMAS WATERHEN, Sydney. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91)

HMAS BUNDABERG, crewed by Ardent Four and Commanded by Lieutenant Commander David Ince, sails past the Sydney Opera House during a port visit to HMAS WATERHEN, Sydney. (Photo: Australia DoD)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) moors alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Texas is conducting her first deployment to the western Pacific region. Emory S. Land conducts maintenance and supports submarines and surface vessel in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

10-N-QY759-209 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Nov. 10, 2011) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) moors alongside the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39). Texas is conducting her first deployment to the western Pacific region. Emory S. Land conducts maintenance and supports submarines and surface vessel in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) tends the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) pierside at Royal Malaysian Navy Base in Sepangar, Malaysia. Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment in support of submarine and surface ship maintenance in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) moors at the Royal Malaysian Navy Base Sepangar as part of the U.S. Navy's theater cooperation and good will mission in the region. Emory S. Land is on an extended deployment supporting submarine and surface ship maintenance in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrives at her forward-deployed location of Diego Garcia. Diego Garcia's critical strategic location is vital for the ship's mission of performing maintenance and support for the U.S. 5th Fleet submarines and surface vessels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher S. Johnson/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrives at her forward-deployed location of Diego Garcia. Diego Garcia's critical strategic location is vital for the ship's mission of performing maintenance and support for the U.S. 5th Fleet submarines and surface vessels. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher S. Johnson/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) transits through Apra Harbor after a port visit to Naval Base Guam. Emory S. Land is conducting a homeport shift from Bremerton, Wash., to Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samantha A. Crosson/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) transits through Apra Harbor after a port visit to Naval Base Guam. Emory S. Land is conducting a homeport shift from Bremerton, Wash., to Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samantha A. Crosson/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) transits through Apra Harbor after a port visit to Naval Base Guam. Emory S. Land is conducting a homeport shift from Bremerton, Wash., to Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samantha A. Crosson/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) moors at Naval Base Guam. Emory S. Land is conducting a homeport shift from Bremerton, Wash. to Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shannon Burns/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) moors at Naval Base Guam. Emory S. Land is conducting a homeport shift from Bremerton, Wash. to Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shannon Burns/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The Military Sealift Command submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) renders honors as she passes the USS Arizona Memorial upon arrival for a port visit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Emory S. Land is conducting a homeport shift from Bremerton, Wash. to Diego Garcia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) pulls away from the pier at Naval base Kitsap-Bremerton, Wash., bound for its new forward-deployed homeport of Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. Emory S. Land recently completed an extensive series of shipyard availabilities, the majority performed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Wash. ( U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen M. Albrecht/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

Sailors man-the-rails as the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) pulls away from the pier at Naval base Kitsap-Bremerton, Wash., bound for its new forward-deployed homeport of Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. Emory S. Land recently completed an extensive series of shipyard availabilities, the majority performed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Wash. ( U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gretchen M. Albrecht/Released)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

Submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) pulls into its new homeport at Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton. Land's arrival from La Maddalena, Italy, completes its change of homeport after eight years of providing mobile fleet support to submarines and surface ships in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maebel Tinoko)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

Submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) pulls into its new homeport at Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton. Land's arrival from La Maddalena, Italy, completes its change of homeport after eight years of providing mobile fleet support to submarines and surface ships in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maebel Tinoko)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

Submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) is assisted by tugs as she departs her homeport in Italy for the final time. Emory S. Land left after eight years of providing mobile fleet support to submarines and surface ships in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesus Uranga)

USS Emory S. Land (AS 39)

Sailors aboard submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) man the rails as the ship departs her homeport in Italy for the final time. Emory S. Land left after eight years of providing mobile fleet support to submarines and surface ships in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesus Uranga)

USS Emory S. Land (AS39)

With the help of tugboats, the submarine tender, USS Emory S. Land (AS-39), is maneuvered into place alongside the command ship, USS La Salle (AGF 3), in preparation for a scheduled availability period. As a repair ship, Emory S. Land often deploys to Gaeta, Italy on a regular basis to provide repairs for the La Salle. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Jared Hill)

BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15)

The Philippine navy frigate BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15) transits the Pearl Harbor channel after a scheduled port visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Gregorio del Pilar is a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter and is the newest addition to the Philippine navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Logico/Released)

HDMS Vaedderen (F359)

A rigid-hull inflatable boat from the guided-missile destroyer Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) speeds toward the Danish coastal patrol vessel HDMS Vaedderen (F 359). Arleigh Burke is participating in Exercise Joint Warrior 2011-2. Joint Warrior serves as a certifying event for ships deploying with coalition forces in future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

PNS Shahjahan (D186)

The Pakistani navy destroyer PNS Shahjahan (D 186) transits the Arabian Sea during a division tactics exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven B. King/Released)

PNS Shahjahan (D186)

The Pakistani navy destroyer PNS Shahjahan (D 186), left, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) transit the Arabian Sea during a division tactics exercise. Mobile Bay is in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven B. King/Released)

PNS Shahjahan (D186)

The Pakistani navy destroyer PNS Shahjahan (D 186), left, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) transit the Arabian Sea during a division tactics exercise. Mobile Bay is in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven B. King/Released)

PNS Shahjahan (D186)

The Pakistani navy destroyer PNS Shahjahan (D 186), left, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) transit the Arabian Sea during a division tactics exercise. Mobile Bay is in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven B. King/Released)