English: Pacific Ocean (July 6, 2004) — Australia's Collins-class submarine, HMAS Rankin (SSK-78) cruises out to sea at periscope depth, and is scheduled to participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This year’s exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region.
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Pacific Ocean (July 6, 2004) -- Australia's Collins Class Submarine, HMAS Rankin cruises out to sea at periscope depth where it will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is an international exercise that enhances joint cooperation and proficiency of maritime and air forces of Pacific Rim nations. U. S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class (AW/SW) David A. Levy