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.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Monday, March 12, 2012

Death penalty on table..[ 2787 ]

Death penalty on table for Victorian Edward Myatt

  • From: AAP
  • March 13, 2012 6:38AM // Herald Star

Edward Norman Myatt
Edward Norman Myatt, 54, was arrested last month. Picture: Lukman S. Bintoro The Daily Telegraph
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POLICE in Bali have confirmed an alleged Australian drug smuggler will face three charges including trafficking, which attracts a possible death sentence. 
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Edward Myatt, 54, was arrested two weeks ago at Ngurah Rai airport after he was allegedly caught trying to smuggle 1.1kg of hashish and more than four grams of methamphetamines into Bali in his stomach.
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Police have now finished their preliminary investigations, confirming yesterday the Victorian would face three charges, the most serious of which could put him in front of a firing squad.
It is expected Myatt will be charged under three separate articles of Indonesia's anti-drugs laws, including possession, importing and distributing narcotics.
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Bali police spokesman Hariadi said on Monday that Myatt had told investigators he bought the drugs, which have an estimated street value of $70,000, in Delhi from a man known as "Dr Steve" for about $1250.
He then separated the drugs into smaller quantities and wrapped them in plastic at his hotel before continuing onto Bali.
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It is unclear when Myatt allegedly bought the drugs but police said he had been in Delhi since February 2 after travelling to India on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London's Heathrow Airport.
He was arrested in Bali on February 27 after arriving on a flight from Delhi via Bangkok.
The Ballarat-born man has denied being part of a larger drug-smuggling network, telling police last week he had been working alone.
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But investigators remain unconvinced and are continuing to explore the possibility that Myatt was part of an organised operation, and may even have smuggled drugs into Bali in the past.
"There's such an indication that such a syndicate exists," Hariadi said on Monday.
"We're still developing the case and gathering statements related to the evidence."
While Myatt was born in Ballarat, it is understood he has lived in the UK for a number of years.
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He has provided Bali police with addresses in Balwyn, Melbourne, and Yorkshire in England.
Myatt holds an Australian and British passport and has been receiving consular assistance from both countries.
If convicted, he faces a minimum of five years in jail.
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But similar cases in the recent past have produced far more severe outcomes.
Sydney man Michael Sacatides was sentenced last year to 18 years in prison for attempting to smuggle of 1.7kg of methamphetamines, commonly known as ice, into Bali.
He is being held at Bali's Kerobokan jail, where a total of 12 Australians are housed, including the Gold Coast's Schapelle Corby and the Bali Nine.
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