The Ecuadorian Surface Combatant Ship Esmeralda Class Corvette EL ORO (CM 14) glides through the Pacific Ocean in search of a"merchant vessel"suspected of carrying illegal goods during exercise PANAMAX 2006 on Aug. 27, 2006. PANAMAX brings together civil, naval and air forces from 18 countries to conduct multi-national training. It is designed to improve security and defense of the Panama Canal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Christopher Perez) (Released)