RSS Tenacious (71)

Royal Singaporean Ship (RSS) Tenacious Three Australian Warships attend the Indonesian Fleet Review in Manado, Indonesia to celebrate the 64th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Darwin (FFG 04)

HMAS Darwin (FFG 04) Three Australian Warships attend the Indonesian Fleet Review in Manado, Indonesia to celebrate the 64th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence. Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane, AM, CSM was joined by 450 sailors and Officer's from HMA Ships Success, Darwin and Leeuwin. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMNZS Canterbury (L 421)

HMNZS Canterbury and Republic of Vanuatu Ship (RVS)Tukoro rafts up to resupply the patrol boat during Exercise Croix Du Sud. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMNZS Canterbury (L 421)

HMNZS Canterbury off the Northern Coast of New Caledonia during Exercise Croix Du Sud. Exercise Croix Du Sud, held in the vicinity of Northern New Caledonia. (Photo: Australia DoD)

FNS Jacques Cartier (L 9033)

Landings on the coast at Poum, northern New Caledonia. Pictured is the French amphibious landing ship, Jacques Cartier about to discharge men and vehicles ashore. (Photo: Australia DoD)

FNS Jacques Cartier (L 9033)

French Navy Ship (FNS) Jacques Cartier prepares to conduct a beach landing to offload vehicles and troops, off the coast of Noumea during Exercise Croix Du Sud. Australian, French Armed Forces New Caledonia (FANC) and Papua New Guinean Forces conduct exercises off the coast of Noumea during Exercise Croix Du Sud. (Photo: Australia DoD)

FNS Jacques Cartier (L 9033)

French Navy Ship (FNS) Jacques Cartier prepares to conduct a beach landing to offload vehicles and troops, off the coast of Noumea during Exercise Croix Du Sud. Australian, French Armed Forces New Caledonia (FANC) and Papua New Guinean Forces conduct exercises off the coast of Noumea during Exercise Croix Du Sud. (Photo: Australia DoD)

FNS Jacques Cartier (L 9033)

French Navy Ship (FNS) Jacques Cartier prepares to conduct a beach landing to offload vehicles and troops, off the coast of Noumea during Exercise Croix Du Sud, with HMAS Kanimbla in the background. Australian, French Armed Forces New Caledonia (FANC) and Papua New Guinean Forces conduct exercises off the coast of Noumea during Exercise Croix Du Sud. (Photo: Australia DoD)

FNS Jacques Cartier (L 9033)

French Navy Ship (FNS) Jacques Cartier conducts a beach landing to offload vehicles and troops, off the coast of Noumea during Exercise Croix Du Sud. Australian, French Armed Forces New Caledonia (FANC) and Papua New Guinean Forces conduct exercises off the coast of Noumea during Exercise Croix Du Sud. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMS Campbeltown (F 86)

HMS Campbeltown basks in the late afternoon sunlight while patrolling near Iraq’s Khawr al Amaya Oil Terminal in the North Arabian Gulf. On her stern sits the ship’s Lynx helicopter as it prepares for an evening mission. HMS Campbeltown is one of two Coalition frigates assigned to Task Force 158, the other being HMAS Arunta. (Photo: Captain Cameron Jamieson)

FNS La Glorieuse (P686)

French Navy Audacious Class patrol boat FNS La Glorieuse (P686) 480 tons 54.8m x 8m x 2.54m Crew: 29. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Townsville (FCPB 205)

HMAS Townsville departs Darwin to commence a 4 week patrol in North Austrailan waters in support of Operation RESOLUTE. This was the last time a Fremantle Class Patrol Boat sailed from Darwin. HMAS Townsville was decommission on the 7 May 2007 in Cairns, QLD. This was a joint decommissioning with HMAS Ipswich.

HMAS Advance (P 83)

Sea Power week 2006. Decommissioned Attack Class Patrol Boat, HMAS Advance (P 83), enters Darling Harbour as part of Pacific Sea Power Conference and Exposition 2006.

HMAS Pirie (ACPB 83)

HMAS Pirie (ACPB 83) arrives home The Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB), HMAS Pirie, arrived home today to Darwin Naval Base after a deployment to the Southwest Pacific. The state of the art vessel has just completed the five week long journey with her sister ship HMAS Launceston. Launceston and Pirie were fortunate to visit Vanuatu, Samoa, the Cook Islands and Tonga, during their deployment to the region. This opportunity allowed the ACPBs the opportunity to engage Australia’s regional neighbours and strengthen international ties. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Pirie (ACPB 83)

HMAS Pirie (ACPB 83) arrives home The Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB), HMAS Pirie, arrived home today to Darwin Naval Base after a deployment to the Southwest Pacific. The state of the art vessel has just completed the five week long journey with her sister ship HMAS Launceston. Launceston and Pirie were fortunate to visit Vanuatu, Samoa, the Cook Islands and Tonga, during their deployment to the region. This opportunity allowed the ACPBs the opportunity to engage Australia’s regional neighbours and strengthen international ties. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Pirie (ACPB 83)

HMAS Pirie (ACPB 83) arrives home The Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB), HMAS Pirie, arrived home today to Darwin Naval Base after a deployment to the Southwest Pacific. The state of the art vessel has just completed the five week long journey with her sister ship HMAS Launceston. Launceston and Pirie were fortunate to visit Vanuatu, Samoa, the Cook Islands and Tonga, during their deployment to the region. This opportunity allowed the ACPBs the opportunity to engage Australia’s regional neighbours and strengthen international ties. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Pirie (ACPB 83)

HMAS Pirie (ACPB 83) arrives home The Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB), HMAS Pirie, arrived home today to Darwin Naval Base after a deployment to the Southwest Pacific. The state of the art vessel has just completed the five week long journey with her sister ship HMAS Launceston. Launceston and Pirie were fortunate to visit Vanuatu, Samoa, the Cook Islands and Tonga, during their deployment to the region. This opportunity allowed the ACPBs the opportunity to engage Australia’s regional neighbours and strengthen international ties. (Photo: Australia DoD)

RVS Tukoro

Patrol Boat, Republic of Vanuatu Ship (RVS)Tukoro anchored at Puom, Northern New Caledonia during Exercise Croix Du Sud. (Photo: Australia DoD)

BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15)

The Philippine Navy's newest ship, BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15), arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during a scheduled port visit. The ship, a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter, is on its maiden voyage to the Republic of the Philippines to join the Philippine Navy Fleet. As a multi-mission surface combatant ship, Gregorio del Pilar becomes the first gas-turbine jet engine-powered vessel in the Philippine Navy fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Mark Logico/Released)

USS Halyburton (FFG 40)

The guided missile frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40) enters Naval Station Mayport's basin after completing a highly successful counter nacro-terrorism deployment in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. While deployed, Halyburton, along with USS Boone (FFG 28) seized nearly eight metric tons of cocaine with a street value of $249 million. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Charles E. Hill)

CNS Piloto Pardo (PZM81)

CNS Piloto Pardo (PZM81). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

CNS Piloto Pardo (PZM81)

CNS Piloto Pardo (PZM81). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

CNS Piloto Pardo (PZM81)

CNS Piloto Pardo (PZM81). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

USS Fletcher (DD 992)

USS Fletcher (DD 992) pulls pierside to begin the first "Sea Swap". Fletcher's crew just completed a six-month deployment with the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Battle Group, will be relieved by the crew of the recently decommissioned USS Kinkaid (DD 965). Kinkaid's crew arrived in Fremantle for liberty on Jan. 15, and after the change of command between the two crews, will take Fletcher back on deployment to the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf. The off-going crew of Fletcher will have several days of liberty here in Fremantle before flying back to their homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo)

USS Kinkaid (DD 965)

Officers and Sailors of the Spruance class destroyer Kinkaid “manned the rails” for the last time. The Kinkaid was decommissioned during a ceremony at the Naval Station San Diego. The crew of the Kinkaid will relieve the crew of the USS Fletcher (DD 992) in the Navy’s new “Sea Swap Initiative,” which involves rotating three crews through a single ship to allow for more time on station in theater. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Emmanuel Rios)

USS Kinkaid (DD 965)

The Spruance-class destroyer USS Kinkaid (DD 965) maneuvers at slow speed during operations off the California coast. The Kinkaid is conducting a series of workups in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael D. Kennedy)

USS Kinkaid (DD 965)

The Spruance-class destroyer USS Kinkaid (DD 965) steams at high speed during operations off the California coast. The Kinkaid is conducting a series of workups in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael D. Kennedy)

USS Kinkaid (DD 965)

An aerial view of the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Kinkaid (DD 965) heading for a Sydney, Australia port visit. U.S. (Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Anthony C. Casullo)

USS Green Bay (LPD 20)

The Indonesian fast patrol boat KRI Todak 163, left, escorts the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) though the Indian Ocean. Green Bay is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility during its maiden western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Larry S. Carlson/Released)

USS Green Bay (LPD 20)

The Indonesian fast patrol boat KRI Todak 163, front, escorts the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) though the Indian Ocean. Green Bay is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility during its maiden western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Larry S. Carlson/Released)

HMPNGS Seeadler (P03)

Papua New Guinean Pacific Class Patrol Boat HMPNGS Seeadler, departs the HMAS Coonawarra Basin for sea with HMPNGS Seeadler in the background. Ships depart Fort Hill Wharf in Darwin and the HMAS Coonawarra Basin for the two week sea phase of Exercise Kakadu. Two thousand sailors and airmen from nine nations are gearing up in northern Australia for Exercise Kakadu IX, an important international Defence exercise. The 19 day exercise will bring together Defence personnel from Australia, New Zealand, the French Armed Forces - New Caledonia (FANC), Singapore, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Japan and Thailand; with observers from the Philippines, Indonesia and India. Exercise Kakadu IX is a multilateral exercise aimed at developing interoperability in maritime operations in an international environment. It is the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) premier international engagement activity for 2008 and will take place in the Northern Australian Exercise Area off Darwin. The exercise aims to improve the Australian Defence Force’s ability to work with international naval forces in maritime contingency operations and evolutions, and will test the effectiveness of participating assets. (Photo: RAN)

HMPNGS Moresby (P04)

Papua New Guinean Pacific Class Patrol Boat HMPNGS Moresby, departs the HMAS Coonawarra Basin for sea with HMPNGS Seeadler in the background. Ships depart Fort Hill Wharf in Darwin and the HMAS Coonawarra Basin for the two week sea phase of Exercise Kakadu. Two thousand sailors and airmen from nine nations are gearing up in northern Australia for Exercise Kakadu IX, an important international Defence exercise. The 19 day exercise will bring together Defence personnel from Australia, New Zealand, the French Armed Forces - New Caledonia (FANC), Singapore, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Japan and Thailand; with observers from the Philippines, Indonesia and India. Exercise Kakadu IX is a multilateral exercise aimed at developing interoperability in maritime operations in an international environment. It is the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) premier international engagement activity for 2008 and will take place in the Northern Australian Exercise Area off Darwin. The exercise aims to improve the Australian Defence Force’s ability to work with international naval forces in maritime contingency operations and evolutions, and will test the effectiveness of participating assets. (Photo: RAN)

HMPNGS Moresby (P04)

Papua New Guinean Pacific Class Patrol Boat HMPNGS Moresby, departs the HMAS Coonawarra Basin for sea with HMPNGS Seeadler in the background. Ships depart Fort Hill Wharf in Darwin and the HMAS Coonawarra Basin for the two week sea phase of Exercise Kakadu. Two thousand sailors and airmen from nine nations are gearing up in northern Australia for Exercise Kakadu IX, an important international Defence exercise. The 19 day exercise will bring together Defence personnel from Australia, New Zealand, the French Armed Forces - New Caledonia (FANC), Singapore, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Japan and Thailand; with observers from the Philippines, Indonesia and India. Exercise Kakadu IX is a multilateral exercise aimed at developing interoperability in maritime operations in an international environment. It is the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) premier international engagement activity for 2008 and will take place in the Northern Australian Exercise Area off Darwin. The exercise aims to improve the Australian Defence Force’s ability to work with international naval forces in maritime contingency operations and evolutions, and will test the effectiveness of participating assets. (Photo: RAN)

HMPNGS Moresby (P04)

Papua New Guinean Pacific Class Patrol Boat HMPNGS Moresby, departs the HMAS Coonawarra Basin for sea with HMPNGS Seeadler in the background. Ships depart Fort Hill Wharf in Darwin and the HMAS Coonawarra Basin for the two week sea phase of Exercise Kakadu. Two thousand sailors and airmen from nine nations are gearing up in northern Australia for Exercise Kakadu IX, an important international Defence exercise. The 19 day exercise will bring together Defence personnel from Australia, New Zealand, the French Armed Forces - New Caledonia (FANC), Singapore, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Japan and Thailand; with observers from the Philippines, Indonesia and India. Exercise Kakadu IX is a multilateral exercise aimed at developing interoperability in maritime operations in an international environment. It is the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) premier international engagement activity for 2008 and will take place in the Northern Australian Exercise Area off Darwin. The exercise aims to improve the Australian Defence Force’s ability to work with international naval forces in maritime contingency operations and evolutions, and will test the effectiveness of participating assets. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Maitland (ACPB 88)

HMAS Maitland (ACPB 88), named for the city of Maitland, New South Wales, is an Armidale class patrol boat of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). HMAS Maitland returns to Darwin after taking part in Exercise Milan 2008. Deep Caption; Exercise Milan is run by the Indian Defence Force as a meeting of the Asia Pacific navies to discuss regional martime security. The exercise has been running since 1995 but this was the first year the Royal Australian Navy has participated. Exercise Milan is the most distant deployment that an Armidale Class Patrol Boat has undertaken from their home port of Darwin. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91)

HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91), named for the city of Bundaberg, Queensland, is an Armidale class patrol boat. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91)

HMAS Bundaberg (ACPB 91), named for the city of Bundaberg, Queensland, is an Armidale class patrol boat. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94)

Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94) enters Sydney Harbour for the first time, To birth at Garden Island Naval Base. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94)

Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94) enters Sydney Harbour for the first time, To birth at Garden Island Naval Base. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94)

Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94) enters Sydney Harbour for the first time, To birth at Garden Island Naval Base. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94)

Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94) enters Sydney Harbour for the first time, To birth at Garden Island Naval Base. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94)

Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94) enters Sydney Harbour for the first time, To birth at Garden Island Naval Base. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94)

Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94) enters Sydney Harbour for the first time, To birth at Garden Island Naval Base. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94)

Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94) enters Sydney Harbour for the first time, To birth at Garden Island Naval Base. (Photo: RAN)

HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94)

Armidale class Patrol Boat HMAS Launceston (ACPB 94) enters Sydney Harbour for the first time, To birth at Garden Island Naval Base. (Photo: RAN)

Calaboza (LCU 2009)

Pacific Reach 2011 (PR11) took place at Yokohama North Dock from 21 August to 14 September 2011. The focus of PR11 was the utilization of Army watercraft for humanitarian assistance/disaster relief in case of a large-scale disaster. (Photo by USARJ PAO)

Calaboza (LCU 2009)

Pacific Reach 2011 (PR11) took place at Yokohama North Dock from 21 August to 14 September 2011. The focus of PR11 was the utilization of Army watercraft for humanitarian assistance/disaster relief in case of a large-scale disaster. (Photo by USARJ PAO)

Calaboza (LCU2009 )

Pacific Reach 2011 (PR11) took place at Yokohama North Dock from 21 August to 14 September 2011. The focus of PR11 was the utilization of Army watercraft for humanitarian assistance/disaster relief in case of a large-scale disaster. (Photo by USARJ PAO)

HMAS Larrakia (ACPB 84)

HMAS Larrakia conducts helicopter operations training with the Navy's new Augusta 109E. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Larrakia (ACPB 84)

HMAS Larrakia conducts helicopter operations training with the Navy's new Augusta 109E. (Photo: Australia DoD)