FGS Schleswig-Holstein (F216)

Die Fregatte F216 SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN läuft zur Seeüberwachung aus dem Hafen von Djibouti ein. ©Bundeswehr/Piz EinFüKdo

USS Wasp (LHD 1)

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) gets underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012). BA2012 is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Engineman 2nd Class Jason Howard/Released)

FGS Schleswig-Holstein (F216)

Die Fregatte F216 SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN läuft in den Hafen von Djibouti ein. ©Bundeswehr/Piz EinFüKdo

USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) gets underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012). BA2012 is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Engineman 2nd Class Jason Howard/Released)

FGS Schleswig-Holstein (F216)

Die Fregatte F216 SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN läuft in den Hafen von Djibouti ein. ©Bundeswehr/Piz EinFüKdo

FS Mistral (L9013)

French navy amphibious assault ship FS Mistral (L9013) prepares to get underway for Exercise Bold Alligator 2012 (BA2012). BA2012 is the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Engineman 2nd Class Jason Howard/Released)

FGS Auerbach (M1093)

Kiel (ots) - Am 31. Januar um 10 Uhr verlässt das zum 5. Minensuchgeschwader gehörige Hohlstablenkboot "Auerbach/Oberpfalz" seinen Heimathafen Kiel und nimmt Kurs in Richtung libanesische Küste. Dort wird sie das Minenjagdboot "Passau" ablösen, um sich als Teil des deutschen Marineeinsatzverbandes an der Mission UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) zu beteiligen. ©Bundeswehr/ PIZ Marine.

FGS Rheinland-Pfalz (F 209)

Wilhelmshaven (ots) - Zur ihrer voraussichtlich letzten Teilnahme an einem maritimen Einsatzverband verlässt die Fregatte "Rheinland-Pfalz" am Mittwoch, den 1. Februar, den Marinestützpunkt Wilhelmshaven. Mit Kurs Mittelmeer wird das Kriegsschiff mit seinen rund 180 Frauen und Männern um 10 Uhr auslaufen, um sich an der "Standing NATO Maritime Group 1" (SNMG 1) zu beteiligen. ©Bundeswehr/Matthias Dörendahl.

HS Ikaria/ΙΚΑΡΙΑ (L175)

HS Ikaria/ΙΚΑΡΙΑ (L175) commisioned on 10/06/1999. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

HS Navarinon/Φ/Γ Ναυαρίνον (F461)

HS Navarino/ΝΑΒΑΡΙΝΟΝ (F461) Elli class commisioned on 04/24/1980. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

FS Chevalier Paul (D621)

FS Chevalier Paul (D621) is a Horizon class destroyer of the French Marine Nationale commissioned in June 2009. She is the third vessel of the French Navy named after the 17th century admiral Chevalier Paul. FS Chevalier Paul was launched by DCN in Lorient on 12 July 2006. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

HS Zakynthos/ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΣ (L183)

HS Zakynthos/ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΣ (L183) commisioned in 10/2001. The Project 1232.2 Zubr (or Pomornik class) hovercraft were acquired by the Hellenic navy to facilitate the rapid deployment on troops and equipment throughout the Aegean. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

HS Ithaki/ΙΘΑΚΗ (L181)

HS Ithaki/ΙΘΑΚΗ (L181) commisioned in 03/2001. The Project 1232.2 Zubr (or Pomornik class) hovercraft were acquired by the Hellenic navy to facilitate the rapid deployment on troops and equipment throughout the Aegean. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

HS Lesvos/ΛΕΣΒΟΣ (L176)

HS Lesvos/ΛΕΣΒΟΣ (L176) commissioned on 02/25/1999. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

HS Vlahavas/ΒΛΑΧΑΒΑΣ (P74)

HS Vlahavas/ΒΛΑΧΑΒΑΣ (P74) Ex FGS Marder (S44/P6144) German Navy comissioned on 06/14/1973. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

HS Kimon/ΚΙΜΩΝ (D218)

HS Kimon/ΚΙΜΩΝ (D218) Ex-USN USS Semmes (DDG 18) Commissioned on 12/10/1962. The Adams class destroyers are currently the only ships in the Hellenic Navy with the ability to carry the SM-1 missile. This missile of course is a very powerful weapon system that provides added range to the anti-aircraft 'umbrella' around a fleet. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

HS Kimon/ΚΙΜΩΝ (D218)

HS Kimon/ΚΙΜΩΝ (D218) Ex-USN USS Semmes (DDG 18) Commissioned on 12/10/1962. The Adams class destroyers are currently the only ships in the Hellenic Navy with the ability to carry the SM-1 missile. This missile of course is a very powerful weapon system that provides added range to the anti-aircraft 'umbrella' around a fleet. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

HS Xenos/ΞΕΝΟΣ (P27)

HS Xenos/ΞΕΝΟΣ (P27) type Combattante IIIB comissioned on 03/31/1981. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

HS Votsis/ΒΟΤΣΗΣ (P72)

Votsis/ΒΟΤΣΗΣ (P72) Type 148 Ex FGS Iltis (S42/P6142)German Navy Commissioned on 01/08/1973. (Photo: Hellenic Navy)

USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720)

The Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) pulls into Submarine Base New London. Pittsburgh returned from a scheduled six-month deployment in the U.S. Southern Command and African Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Arabian Sea. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Benjamin Stevens/Released)

FGS Braunscweig (F260)

Luftaufnahme der Korvette BRAUNSCHWEIG in voller Fahrt. ©Bundeswehr/Höppner.

FGS Erfurt (F262)

Die Korvette ERFURT F 262 bei der Erprobung in der Ostsee. ©Bundeswehr/Wendt

FGS Homburg (M 1069)

Das letzte Winken für die nächsten 4 Monate. Kiel (ots) - Am Freitag, den 27. Januar 2012, wird das Minenjagdboot "Homburg" um 10 Uhr seinen Heimathafen in Kiel verlassen und sich dem ständigen NATO-Minenabwehr-Verband 1 ("Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group 1", SNMCMG 1) anschließen. ©Bundeswehr/Ann-Kathrin Fischer.

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) is alongside the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is underway conducting flight deck qualifications and seamanship training in preparation for its 22nd and final deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69) are in formation during a simulated straits transit exercise. The ships are underway conducting a composite training unit exercise prior to a regular deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse L. Gonzalez)

USS Enterprise (CVN 65)

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise. The exercise is designed to bring every part of a strike group together to work effectively and efficiently as one cohesive unit, ensuring overall readiness prior to a regular deployment. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick C. Scott)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The U.S. Navy Los Angeles attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) with the deep submergence rescue vehicle Mystic (DSRV-1) attached, gets underway to participate in the submarine rescue Exercise Pacific Reach 2002. La Jolla and Mystic will operate with surface ships and submarines from the U.S., Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Singapore during Exercise Pacific Reach. Mystic was specifically designed to fill the need for an improved means of rescuing the crew of a submarine immobilized on the ocean floor. It can operate independently of surface conditions or under ice for rapid response to an accident anywhere in the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Wes Eplen)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

A large harbor tug assists the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) as it pulls into Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nardelito Gervacio (Released)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled six-month deployment to the Middle East and western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a six-month deployment to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) enters San Diego Harbor enroute to Naval Base Point Loma. a Jolla is in San Diego making a namesake port visit to the township of La Jolla. Sailors are scheduled to participate in several community service events with La Jolla area a veteran's hospital. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon Warner/Released)

USS La Jolla (SSN 701)

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS La Jolla (SSN 701) dips the Ensign as the submarine tender USS Frank Cable pulls into Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Frank Cable is temporarily relieved from conducting maintenance of submarines and service vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility by submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) and is headed to Portland, Ore. for a regular overhaul and dry-docking. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Starr/Released)

EML Tasuja (A432)

The EML Tasuja (A432) is built in Denmark, in a Svendborg Værft shipyard in Denmark. The vessel was launched on 7 June 1977 and she entered service a year later on 14 June 1978. The Danish Navy decommissioned Lindormen (English: The Dragon) in 2004 and donated the vessel to the Estonian Navy. (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

EML Vaindlo (M416)

EML Vaindlo (M416) õhust. (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

FGS Bayern (F217)

Saabub eskaadri lipualaev sakslaste FGS Bayern (F217). (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

FGS Bayern (F217)

FGS Bayern (F217) sisenemas Tallinna sadamasse. (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

HDMS Niels Juel (F354)

HDMS Niels Juel (F354). (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

NRP Corte Real (F332)

Portugali NRP Corte Real (F332). (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

HDMS Niels Juel (F354)

HDMS Niels Juel (F354). (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

EML Vaindlo (M416)

The EML Vaindlo (M416) is built in West-Germany, in a Krögerwerft shipyard in Rendsburg. The vessel was launched on the 16 May 1966 and she entered service a year later in 1967. The German Navy decommissioned FGS Undine (M2662) in late 1990s and gave the vessels to the Estonian Navy to operate. (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

EML Vaindlo (M416)

The EML Vaindlo (M416) is built in West-Germany, in a Krögerwerft shipyard in Rendsburg. The vessel was launched on the 16 May 1966 and she entered service a year later in 1967. The German Navy decommissioned FGS Undine (M2662) in late 1990s and gave the vessels to the Estonian Navy to operate. (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

EML Wambola (M311)

EML Wambola (M311) is a Lindau-class minehunter of the Estonian Navy Mineships Division, formerly the German warship FGS Cuxhaven (M1078). (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

EML Wambola (M313)

EML Wambola (M311) is a Lindau-class minehunter of the Estonian Navy Mineships Division, formerly the German warship Cuxhaven. (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

EML Wambola (M313)

EML Wambola (M313) Pärnu sadamas Kesklinna silla juures. (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)

EML Sulev (M312)

EML Sulev (M312) is a Lindau-class minehunter of the Estonian Navy Mineships Division. (Photo: Estonian Defence Forces)