The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

London : Warning for drug drivers [ 398 ]

Giant eye warns drug drivers to stay away from the wheel

(Transport London)09 September 2009

The pupil of a giant eye has been placed on the back of buses by Transport for London (TfL) as part of its latest campaign.

Transport for London is delighted to be able to use this eye catching way to remind Londoners about the dangers of drug driving

Chris Lines, Head of London Road Safety Unit TfL

The adverts, appearing on ten buses across London, are part of the latest TfL/THINK! anti-drug driving campaign 'Your Eyes Will Give You Away'.

The 'mega-rear' follows hot on the heels of a brand new television commercial that aims to reduce the number of people who make the decision to drive after consuming illegal drugs.

The image and strapline refers to the medical fact that drugs have an involuntary effect on the eyes that can't be controlled. This is one of a number of effects that can be spotted by the Police.

Anyone convicted of driving while unfit through drugs will get a minimum 12-month driving ban, a criminal record and a fine of up to £5000.

TfL is leading the THINK! campaign approach in the Capital.

Chris Lines, Head of London Road Safety Unit at TfL said: 'Transport for London is delighted to be able to use this eye catching way to remind Londoners about the dangers of drug driving.

'The police can spot the signs that someone is driving under the influence of drugs and - as the new campaign highlights - once a driver has been stopped their eyes will give them away because of the obvious and involuntary effects drugs have on the body.

'This message is outstanding and clear, your eyes will give you away.'

The campaign includes a TV advertisement, online and poster advertising and face to face work across the country.

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