USS Dwight D Eisenhower skilfully carries out a replenishment at sea

The USS Dwight D Eisenhower has been filmed carrying out a replenishment at sea (RAS) in the Red Sea.

The nuclear-powered Nimitz-class vessel, described by the US Navy as its "finest five-star aircraft carrier", was seen sailing parallel to the combat support ship USNS Supply while the replenishment was carried out.

On the far side is the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Philippine Sea.

The footage was released on social media by Captain Chris "Chowdah" Hill, the captain of the aircraft carrier.

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To perform an RAS on the move, both ships have to maintain a steady bearing and speed.

In the video, the ships are seen sailing in perfect sync with one another as the operation takes place.

While carrying out a mobile RAS is a complicated task, it is possible to perform it with more than one ship if done so carefully and correctly.

The USS Dwight D Eisenhower is the flagship for Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 2.