Naval Photos: 01/15/12

Sunday, January 15, 2012

BAP Antofagasta (SS 32)

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Armando Rodriguez, assists the crew of the Peruvian Navy submarine Antofagasta (SS 32) to moor on board Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Antofagasta will participate in Exercise Smart Search, along with U.S. surface ships, aircraft and submarines off the coast of Florida. The exercise is designed to test the fleet's anti-submarine tactics and capabilities against Type 209 diesel submarines. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class N. Kelly

HMS Astute (S119)

The Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute (S119) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Astute is the first in a new class of British nuclear submarines that sets the standard for the Royal Navy in terms of weapons load, communication facilities and stealth. Commissioned on Aug. 27, 2010, the 323-foot, 7,400-ton submarine carries a crew of 98 officers and enlisted personnel, and can travel at speeds of 29-plus knots while submerged. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer/Released)

HNLMS Dolfijn (S 808)

The Dutch submarine HNLMS Dolfijn (S 808) prepares to get underway from Taranto Naval Base Mar Grande marking the beginning of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) submarine escape and rescue exercise Sorbet Royal 2005. Divers from various nations will work together to rescue submariners during the exercise in the Mediterranean. Twenty-seven participating nations, including 14 NATO nations will test their capabilities and interoperability. Four submarines with up to 52 crewmembers aboard will be placed on the bottom of the ocean, while rescue forces with rescue vehicles and systems work together to solve complex disaster rescue problems. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen)

TCG Preveze (S-353)

The Turkish submarine Preveze surfaces following the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) submarine escape and rescue exercise Sorbet Royal 2005. Divers from various nations will work together to rescue submariners during the exercise in the Mediterranean. Twenty-seven participating nations, including 14 NATO nations will test their capabilities and interoperability. Four submarines with up to 52 crewmembers aboard will be placed on the bottom of the ocean, while rescue forces with rescue vehicles and systems work together to solve complex disaster rescue problems. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen)

TCG Preveze (S-353)

HNLMS Dolfijn (S 808)

The Dutch submarine HNLMS Dolfijn (S 808) conducts a low-pressure blow during pre-underway checks in Taranto Naval Base Mar Grande. Dolfijn getting underway marked the beginning of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) submarine escape and rescue exercise Sorbet Royal 2005. Divers from various nations will work together to rescue submariners during the exercise in the Mediterranean. Twenty-seven participating nations, including 14 NATO nations will test their capabilities and interoperability. Four submarines with up to 52 crewmembers aboard will be placed on the bottom of the ocean, while rescue forces with rescue vehicles and systems work together to solve complex disaster rescue problems. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen

HMAS Rankin (SSK 78)

The Australian Collins-class submarine, HMAS Rankin (SSK 78), enters Pearl Harbor for a port visit after completing exercises in the Pacific region. Rankin is currently testing the deployment of women on submarines after completing modifications to the boat. On Dec. 12, 1992, the Minister for Defense Science and Personnel announced that women would be eligible for service in the Collins-class submarines after a Submarine Integration Study (SIS). (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Ryan C. McGinley)

HMAS Rankin (SSK 78)

HMS Tireless (S88)

The Royal Navy Trafalgar class attack submarine HMS Tireless sits on the surface of the North Pole. Tireless surfaced with the U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) for ICEX 04, a joint operational exercise beneath the polar ice cap. Both the Tireless and Hampton crews met on the ice, including scientists traveling aboard both submarines to collect data and perform experiments. The Ice Exercise demonstrates the U.S. and British Submarine Force's ability to freely navigate in all international waters, including the Arctic. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Kevin Elliott)

KNM Utstein (KNM 302)

The Norwegian ULA class submarine Utstein (KNM 302) participates in NATO exercise Odin-One. The Norwegian submarine and other naval vessels joined U.S. active and reserve anti-submarine forces, including the stealth nuclear-powered submarine, USS Seawolf (SSN 21). The mission of the North Sea War-time exercise was to hunt Allied and NATO submarines. During the exercise, the “Emerald Knights” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seventy-Five (HS-75) logged nearly fifty hours of submarine contact within three days and performed countless simulated contacts and kills. Exercise Odin-One represents the strong Allied bond between the U.S. and Norway. (U.S. Navy photo)

USS Providence (SSN 719)

Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) cast off lines as the submarine departs Naval Submarine Base New London ahead of Hurricane Irene. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Blair/Released)

USS Alaska (SSBN 732)

The Ohio-class ballistic missile subarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) approaches Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., after successfully completing sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber/Released)

USS Alaska (SSBN 732)

USS Coronado (LCS 4)

The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Coronado (LCS 4) is rolled-out at the Austal USA assembly bay. Coronado is scheduled to be christened Jan. 14, 2012 and will undergo sea trials later this year. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Austal USA/Released)