Tug of war: NATO Standing Force flagship FGS Schleswig Holstein passes Dockyard as she leads the squadron into Bermuda.

Land ahoy: Two German crew members get their first sight of Hamilton Harbour.

Ready for action: The fleet's crew is always at the ready should it be needed in an emergency.

All hands on deck: A female sailor -- an increasingly regular sight in Western navies -- helps to drop her warship's anchor.

Ship-shape: The crew of the Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Galen get ready to enter port as sailors from two other NATO warships look on.

Bow Wow: Frigates HMS Norfolk , HNLMS Van Galen and FSG Schleswig Holsein berth at Hamilton Docks.