These breathtaking photographs allow a glimpse into the Royal Navy, with snapshots of a rescue mission to save 5,000 migrants fleeing from Africa, battle training exercises and trekking through Antarctica.
The images are part of an annual photography competition and show the varied and adventurous life of marines and sailors.
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Although the stereotypical image of the Royal Navy is usually one that conjures boats, the photos entered into this year's contest captured an armoured vehicle in the desert underneath a starry sky.
Another shows a helicopter flying over a barren landscape on a training exercise.
Simmo Simpson won the Best Maritime Image Award for his photograph of HMS Dauntless sailing through Gibraltar at sunset.
Lieutenant Jamie Weller took home the Royal Navy Amateur Maritime Image Award and Will Haigh won the coveted Royal Navy Photographer of the Year for images including a young Marine composing himself in the final round of a boxing match.
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Marines from HMS Protector's Ship's Company trekked through Antarctica to reach Captain Scott's hut, built in 1911 during the Terra Nova Expedition, on an educational visit to Cape Evans
Lt Jamie Weller, of Juliet Company of 42 Commando captured combat and close quarters battle training in the Mojave DesertCredit: PA:Press Association
Matthew Farran of 40 Commando Royal Marines, composes himself before the third and final round of the Light Welterweight final - captured by Will Haigh who won the Royal Navy Photographer of the YearCredit: PA:Press Association
This image shows AB Harry Hickman working on board HMS Lancaster with other crew members, taken by Will HaighCredit: PA:Press Association
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Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel from 539 Assault Squadron carry out an beach assault, with an offshore raiding craft in NorwayCredit: PA:Press Association
Sergeant Michael 'Taff' Francis of Alpha Company Fire Support Group during a green skills training exercise, taken by Royal Navy Photographer of the Year, Will HaighCredit: PA:Press Association
Plymouth based 42 Commando unit are currently deployed to the United States. Here members are carrying out marine air ground combat at a training centreCredit: PA:Press Association
In another photo taken by Will Haigh, who won Royal Navy Photographer of the Year, we see Marine Chase taking part in a boarding exerciseCredit: PA:Press Association
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Lt Jamie Weller managed to capture the Helicopter Force and Lima Company flying over uninhabited land, during an exercise dubbed Black AlligatorCredit: PA:Press Association
Marine band members take a break from playing a range of instruments including trombones, clarinets and drums in a luxurious roomCredit: Royal Navy
Officers serving Captain Rex Cox, Commanding Officer of HMS Dragon, row him in a dragon boat from the ship in Portsmouth, on his final dayCredit: Royal Navy
The HMS Defender is captured here in an image highly commended in the competition, on joint military training with FS Provence in the Indian Ocean.Credit: Royal Navy
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Sailing from HMNB Devonport in Portsmouth, the largest naval base in Western Europe, the magnificent HMS Monmouth was photographed dwarfing the houses in the background near the baseCredit: Royal Navy
Three distinctive red helicopters fly close to each other against a background of blue sky and white clouds, making an eye-catching pictureCredit: Royal Navy
An image which was highly commended for the Peregrine Trophy, a marine signals the departure of a helicopter from the pad on HMS Defender Lynx in January this yearCredit: Royal Navy
With the banking district of London at Canary Wharf towering in the background, the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, boards the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London
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A view not often seen: A pilot takes a F35-B stealth fighter aircraft for a cruise to carry out operational tests ahead of the plane joining the Queen Elizabeth class carriers
Snapped just off the coast of Cowes, Isle of White, The Duke of Edinburgh visited the HMS Ranger escorted by the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, as he reviewed 200 vessels
The Band of HM Royal Marines Collingwood performed on the Boscombe stage on the first night of the four-day Bournemouth Air Festival 2015
This incredible image brings the viewer right into the action during a beach assault with Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel from the 539 Assault Squadron in Norway
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Royal Navy sailors are captured as the sun sets in Bahrain, after they have erected the Jack Staff on board HMS Defender during Operation Kipion
This simple image evokes an emotive response as sailors stand in a line holding out their hats embossed with the name of their ship - HMS Seahawk
A lighter moment captured during a camouflaged training exercise where a member of the Royal Navy must blend into the leafy surroundings
Members of HMS Bulwark are pictured helping to save migrants from a perilous journey in a wooden boat, during Operation Weald. HMS Bulwark was responsible for the rescue of thousands of migrants fleeing Africa
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The cold is evident as a member of 539 Assault Squadron takes up position on the icy shores of a Norwegian fjord during a beach assault exercise
An image highly commended for the Royal Navy Photographer of the Year shows a medical technician during a recruiting campaign at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth
An honorary officer's dinner took place on board underneath the Cutty Sark in the refurbished visitors centre. The ship is the world's sole surviving tea clipperCredit: Royal Navy
Flags from various nations decorate the HMS Monmouth, creating a pretty image pleasing to the eye as the flags move in a breezeCredit: Royal Navy
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Two members of the forces share a smile as they display their commendations at the annual divisions of the Royal Naval Reserve Unit and HMS VividCredit: Royal Navy
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