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    U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations escort a vessel at sea during PANAMAX 2026 [Image 2 of 6]

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    An aerial photograph shows a naval or coast guard patrol vessel in the foreground escorting or monitoring a large dark-hulled commercial tanker in open blue ocean waters. Two additional smaller vessels are visible in the far background on either side of the tanker. The scene suggests a maritime escort, interception, or patrol operation in calm sea conditions.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.11.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk 

    U.S. Southern Command       

    U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class USCGC Robert Ward (WPC-1130), Mexican Navy ARM Jalisco, Ecuadorian Navy BAE Loja, Colombia Navy coastal patrol vessel ARC Isla Gorgona, and the Panamanian National Aeronaval Service Panquiaco (P-301) escort the M/V SEAWAYS SAMAR on the Pacific Ocean near Panama, Aug. 11, 2026. PANAMAX 2026 scenarios help the defense and public security forces of participating nations improve interoperability, hone their skills during scenarios involving coalition and all-domain operations, forge strong cooperative partnerships, and demonstrate their collective capacity to respond to and deter threats to the region and its critical waterways. (Mexican Navy courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 08.11.2026
    Date Posted: 08.18.2026 19:19
    Photo ID: 9875673
    VIRIN: 260811-G-PV420-1001
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 799.74 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 15
    Downloads: 5

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    A person wearing a dark blue uniform and cap is observed from behind, watching a large dark-hulled vessel — appearing to be an oil tanker or bulk carrier — anchored or underway in open blue waters. The ship displays white superstructure and appears to have text on its hull, though it is not fully legible at this distance. The scene suggests a maritime observation or monitoring activity.
    An aerial photograph shows a naval or coast guard patrol vessel in the foreground escorting or monitoring a large dark-hulled commercial tanker in open blue ocean waters. Two additional smaller vessels are visible in the far background on either side of the tanker. The scene suggests a maritime escort, interception, or patrol operation in calm sea conditions.
    The image shows a large black oil tanker vessel at sea accompanied by a smaller white U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat. The Coast Guard vessel appears to be escorting or intercepting the tanker in open ocean waters. The scene suggests a maritime law enforcement or escort operation.
    The image shows three vessels at sea under hazy atmospheric conditions. A large dark-hulled cargo or oil tanker occupies the middle ground, flanked by two smaller patrol or naval vessels. The scene suggests a maritime escort or monitoring operation.
    An aerial photograph showing multiple vessels on open ocean waters. A white patrol/coast guard vessel is prominently visible in the foreground creating a wake, with a large dark-hulled cargo or tanker ship in the middle distance, and two smaller vessels visible on the far horizon. The scene suggests a maritime escort, intercept, or monitoring operation.
    The image shows an open ocean scene with multiple vessels visible. A large dark-hulled tanker ship is positioned in the left background, while a smaller gray patrol or coast guard vessel is moving at speed in the foreground right, leaving a visible wake. A third smaller fast-moving vessel is visible in the mid-distance background.

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    U.S. Southern Command
    Republic of Panama (Panama)
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    PANAMAX26

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