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22 Nations Join in World's Largest International Maritime Training Exercise

Published Jul 30, 2012 9:56 AM by The Maritime Executive

Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands.

The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. Held every two years by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Participating Nations:

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • France
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • New Zealand
  • Republic of Korea 
  • Russia
  • Singapore
  • U.S.
  • Colombia
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Peru
  • Republic of Philippines
  • Thailand
  • Tonga
  • UK 

Ships and submarines participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2012 are in formation in the waters around the Hawaiian islands. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Keith Devinney (Released) 120727-N-VD564-015