FNS Jacques Cartier (L 9033)

The French Amphibious Ship FNS JACQUES CARTIER, sails away after rafting with HMAS TOBRUK in Canala Bay, to conduct a vehicle transfer in which to land vehicles and troops onto the beach head off the coast of New Caledonia during Exercise Croix Du Sud 2006. (Photo: Australia DoD)

FNS Jacques Cartier (L 9033)

The French Amphibious Ship FNS JACQUES CARTIER, returns to sea after beaching its self in Canala Bay after landing its vehicles and troops onto the beach head off the coast of New Caledonia during Exercise Croix Du Sud 2006. (Photo: Australia DoD)

FNS Jacques Cartier (L 9033)

The French Amphibious ship FNS Jacques Cartier at sea off the coast of New Caledonia during Exercise Croix Du Sud 2006. (Photo: Australia DoD)

FNS Jacques Cartier (L 9033)

The French Navy ship, Jacques Cartier, comes alongside HMAS Tobruk in New Caledonia during Exercise Croix du Sud. Deep caption Exercise Croix du Sud (Southern Cross) is a biennial multinational amphibious exercise hosted by the French Armed Forces of New Caledonia with visiting forces from Australia, New Zealand and Pacific island states. Exercise Croix du Sud 2006 is scheduled from late April to early May 2006. (Photo: Australia DoD)

HMAS Tobruk (L50)

HMAS Tobruk anchored off the coast of New Caledonia during Exercise Croix Du Sud. Deep caption Exercise Croix du Sud (Southern Cross) is a biennial multinational amphibious exercise hosted by the French Armed Forces of New Caledonia with visiting forces from Australia, New Zealand and Pacific island states. Exercise Croix du Sud 2006 is scheduled from late April to early May 2006. (Photo: Australia DoD)