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, December 1, 2011

Russian Navy joint drills in 2012...[ 2546 ]

Russian Navy to take part in several joint drills in 2012

Topic: Black Sea Fleet

Later in December, a group of Russian Northern Fleet warships led by the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier will leave their home ports for a new deep-sea journey

Later in December, a group of Russian Northern Fleet warships led by the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier will leave their home ports for a new deep-sea journey/RIA Novosti. Oleg Lastochkin //04:18 01/12/2011

MOSCOW, December 1 (RIA Novosti)

The Russian Navy will take part in several international drills, including those involving the United States, Britain and France, in the new training year which begins on Thursday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said.

Russian warship will take part in the Frukus 2012 international drills, Baltops 2012 naval exercises in the Baltic Sea and Ionex 2012 drills in the Ionian Sea, as well as in joint exercises Bold Monarch 2012, Pomor 2012, Northern Eagle 2012 and Rimpac 2012, the spokesman said.

The Russian Black Sea Fleet will take part in Black Sea Naval Force (Blackseafor) drills, he said.

Later in December, a group of Russian Northern Fleet warships led by the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier will leave their home ports for a new deep-sea journey, he added.

Russian warships are expected to visit more than 40 foreign ports in 2012. Russia will also continue participating in anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden and off the Horn of Africa.

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