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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Friday, April 11, 2014

Police officer dies after being hit by tanker ..[ 3975 ]

Police officer Ian Smollet dies after being hit by tanker on M8

BBC., 11 April 2014 Last updated at 13:18 GMT

Scene of the crash

Mr Smollet got out of a vehicle that was stopped on the hard shoulder shortly before he was hit by the Leyland Daf truck

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An off-duty police officer has died after being hit by a tanker on the M8.

Ian Smollet, 35, from Livingston, who was on foot at the time, received serious injuries when he was hit by the Leyland Daf truck.
He died later in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. The accident happened on the westbound carriageway, near junction 2, on Thursday afternoon.
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The road was closed for about five hours. The Edinburgh city bypass and Hermiston Gait were affected by delays.
Mr Smollet left a vehicle that had stopped on the hard shoulder of the westbound carriageway at about 15:40 before being hit by the truck.
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Ch Supt Gill Imery, of Police Scotland, said: "It is with the deepest regret I can confirm that Det Con Ian Smollet, who served in the Lothians and Scottish Borders division, has died following Thursday's collision on the M8.
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"Our sympathies are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.
"Road policing officers are continuing their investigation and I would urge any members of the public who witnessed the collision, or who believe they can assist with this enquiry to contact police immediately."
Police have appealed for anyone who saw the accident to contact them.

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