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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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Prayers around the world for Japan..[ 2181 ]

[Photos] Prayers around the world for Japan quake victims

2011-03-15 12:53

A Japanese man pays his respects to the victims of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan on Friday, at the entry of Japan's embassy to Germany in Berlin, March 14, 2011. (Reuters-Yonhap)

People light a candle to pay their respects, to the victims of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan on Friday, at the entry of Japan's embassy to Germany in Berlin, March 14, 2011. (Reuters-Yonhap)

man places a candle on an anti-nuclear power flag during a vigil for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, in Zurich March 14, 2011. The slogan on the flag reads 'Nuclear power - No thanks'. (Reuters-Yonhap)

MOSCOW, RUSSIA. MARCH 14, 2011. Flowers are placed outside the Japanese embassy in Moscow to commemorate victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan which claimed thousands lives. (ITAR-TASS-Yonhap)

Indian students burn candles to pray for the victims of tsunami in Japan, in Allahabad, India, Monday, March 14, 2011. (AP)

Indians pay tribute to Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims in Siliguri on March 14, 2011. The death toll from Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami is likely to exceed 10,000 in Miyagi prefecture alone, a regional police chief told reporters. (AFP-Yonhap)

Tibetan monks living in Taiwan and Taiwanese people pray for the victims of Japan's deadly tsunami triggered by a strong earthquake during a Buddhism ceremony in front of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Monday, March 14, 2011, in Taipei, Taiwan. (AP-Yonhap)

Indian Catholic Christians offer special prayers in memory of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims at Our Lady of Velankani statue in Hyderabad, on March 14, 2011. The Catholic Diocese of Sendai was the first hit by Japan's Tsunami following the earthquake, where 10,944 catholics are living.(AFP-Yonhap)

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