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Portuguese navy VBSS team in a rigid-hull inflatable boat leaves the NRP Bartolomeu Dias.jpg
A Portuguese navy visit, board, search and seizure team in a rigid-hull inflatable boat leaves the Portuguese navy frigate NRP Bartolomeu Dias to conduct an inspection of the Military Sealift Command container and roll-on/roll-off ship USNS LCPL Roy M. Wheat during exercise Phoenix Express 2010. Phoenix Express is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen maritime partnership and enhance stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among partners from Africa, Europe and the U.S.