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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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Flood evacuation order in New South Wales....[ 2699 ]

Flood evacuation order in Walgett

AAP
February 12, 2012 7:22PM// news.com.au/

Floods

Vehicles driving through floodwaters on the Gwydir Highway in NSW - despite the road being closed. Picture: SES

AN evacuation order has been issued for residents of Walgett, as more than 5000 people remain isolated by floodwaters across northern New South Wales.

Power has been lost at Namoi Village at Walgett, sparking the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) to tell residents of the village to evacuate their homes by 7pm (AEDT) today.

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"You can choose to go to friends or relatives," the SES said in a statement today.

"Alternatively, temporary accommodation can be arranged for you and other assistance provided."

Across Walgett, where 322 people were isolated, the river continued to rise and was predicted to peak at 13.5 metres tomorrow, the SES said.

"It is expected that over the next 48 hours, floodwater from the Namoi River will reach the Castlereagh Highway."

The towns of Grawin, Cumborah, Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri remained isolated from Walgett and moderate flooding continued further north of Walgett at Mungindi.

River waters were starting to fall slowly at the Barwon River at Collarenebri, after peaking at 8.33m yesterday morning, causing moderate flooding, the SES said.

The Gwydir Highway remained closed in both directions, with access to Moree and Walgett cut off.

The SES was conducting flood operations in other parts of the state, particularly Moree, Namoi, Bourke and surrounding areas.

SES spokesman Dave Owens said floodwaters continued to be monitored as they rush downstream from Queensland.

"It really is a moving environment," he said today.

"As the water moves south those townships that have been isolated will be accessible again.

"But those townships further downstream are likely to become isolated.

"This water will keep flowing until at least the middle of March and we are going to be watching it for another four to six weeks."

He said the north of the state was fortunately not getting the severe thunderstorms that the coast was experiencing.

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