The Australian amphibious ship HMAS Tobruk slows its speed to conduct small boat operations with the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard. Sailors from Bonhomme Richard and Tobruk cross decks to experience life aboard each vessel during Rim of the Pacific 2008. RIMPAC is the world's largest multi-national exercise and is scheduled biennially by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Participants include the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.