USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199)

CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter flies to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199) during a replenishment at sea with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ships USS Germantown (LSD 42) and USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Germantown, with embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU,) is underway after participating in Exercise Cobra Gold 2012, an annual Thai-U.S. co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Johnie Hickmon/Released)

USNS Laramie (T-AO 203)

The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) breaks away from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after a replenishment at sea during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford/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)

FGS Westerwald (A1435)

Versorger WESTERWALD in See. Die WESTERWALD .gehört zu den Trossschiffen und dient der Einsatzversorgung der Flotte auf See. ©Bundeswehr/B.Wilke

FGS Main (A 515)

Ubootgeschwader, Tender Elbe-Klasse Typ 404, A 515 Main. Der zum Ubootversorgungsschiff umgebaute Tender A 515 „Main“ kommt nach viereinhalb Monaten aus dem Auslandseinsatz in den Heimathafen Eckernförde zurück. Im Bild: Passieren des Nord-Ostsee-Kanals in Brunsbüttel an der Schleuse. ©Bundeswehr/Sebastian Wilke. Aufnahmedatum: 03.10.2010 .

FGS Main (A 515)

Ubootgeschwader, Tender Elbe-Klasse Typ 404, A 515 Main. Der zum Ubootversorgungsschiff umgebaute Tender A 515 „Main“ kommt nach viereinhalb Monaten aus dem Auslandseinsatz in den Heimathafen Eckernförde zurück. Der zum Ubootversorgungsschiff umgebaute Tender A 515 „Main“ kann Uboote auf See mit Kraftstoff, Wasser oder Munition versorgen und bei Instandsetzungen fernab von Werften unterstützen. ©Bundeswehr/Sebastian Wilke. Aufnahmedatum: 03.10.2010

FGS Frankfurt Am Main (A 1427)

Einsatzgruppenversorger Frankfurt Am Main- A 1427 (Berlin-Klasse Typ 702) bei schwierigen Wetterbedingungen. Der Einsatzgruppenversorger kämpft sich durch die stürmische See. ©Bundeswehr/Schönbrodt

FGS Donau (A516)

Teder DONAU vor der mit libanesischen Küste. Seit 2006 ist die Mission UNIFIL vor der Küste des Libanons damit beauftragt, den Waffenschmuggel zu unterbinden und die Seewege zu kontrollieren. Am Einsatz beteiligen sich auch deutsche Marinesoldaten und Einheiten. Neben der Kontrolle der Seewege beteiligt sich Deutschland auch an der Ausbildung der libanesischen Marine. Ziel ist es, die libanesischen Streitkräfte zu befähigen, die Seewege eigenständig zu kontrollieren. ©Bundeswehr/Fischer

FGS Mosel (A514)

Tender Werra im Hafen von Beirut. Seit 2006 ist die Mission UNIFIL vor der Küste des Libanons damit beauftragt, den Waffenschmuggel zu unterbinden und die Seewege zu kontrollieren. Am Einsatz beteiligen sich auch deutsche Marinesoldaten und Einheiten. Neben der Kontrolle der Seewege beteiligt sich Deutschland auch an der Ausbildung der libanesischen Marine. Ziel ist es, die libanesischen Streitkräfte zu befähigen, die Seewege eigenständig zu kontrollieren. ©Bundeswehr/Fischer

FGS Berlin (A1411)

Die BERLIN läuft in Ihren Heimathafen ein. ©Bundeswehr/Ann-Katrin Winges.

FGS Berlin (A1411)

Der Einsatzgruppenversorger EGV A 1411 Berlin auf See. ©Bundeswehr/Ann-Katrin Winges

FGS Berlin (A1411)

Luftbild des EGV BERLIN während des Mannövers GOOD HOPE III vor der Küste Südafrikas. Im Hintergrund die Fregatte KÖLN. ©Bundeswehr/Ann-Katrin Winges.

FGS Berlin (A1411)

Einsatzgruppenversorger BERLIN in Fahrt. ©Bundeswehr/Bergold.

HMAS Sirius (O 266)

HMAS Sirius returns to Fleet Base West after a two month deployment. Midcaption: HMA Ships Warramunga and Sirius have returned to their home port of Fleet Base West, Western Australia, after a two month deployment to South East Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and Indonesia. During the deployment the vessels took part in Exercises Bersama Lima 11, Singaroo and New Horizon 11 and conducted port visits to Penang (Malaysia - Warramunga only), Port Kelang (Malaysia - Sirius only), Singapore, Sihanoukville (Cambodia - Warramunga only) and Surabaya (Indonesia). Both crews were greeted on the wharf by family and friends upon their return to Australia. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Sirius (O 266)

HMAS Sirius returns to Fleet Base West after a two month deployment. Midcaption: HMA Ships Warramunga and Sirius have returned to their home port of Fleet Base West, Western Australia, after a two month deployment to South East Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and Indonesia. During the deployment the vessels took part in Exercises Bersama Lima 11, Singaroo and New Horizon 11 and conducted port visits to Penang (Malaysia - Warramunga only), Port Kelang (Malaysia - Sirius only), Singapore, Sihanoukville (Cambodia - Warramunga only) and Surabaya (Indonesia). Both crews were greeted on the wharf by family and friends upon their return to Australia.

HMAS Tobruk (L50)

HMAS Tobruk sails out from Sydney Harbour. (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)