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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Monday, April 5, 2010

Flooded mine in P.R.of China....[ 839 ]

China rescues 114 from flooded mine

By Jo Kent, CNN

April 5, 2010 3:51 a.m. EDT

Mine workers carry pipes to the entrance to the Wangjialing coal mine during rescue efforts on March 31, 2010.

Mine workers carry pipes to the entrance to the Wangjialing coal mine during rescue efforts on March 31, 2010.

Beijing, China (CNN) -- More than a week after their coal mine in northern China was flooded by a rush of underground water, 114 miners were pulled out alive Monday, China's state-run TV reported.

Rescuers worked to reach another 39 believed to be still trapped inside. CCTV, which carried the rescue efforts live, showed the miners being brought out in stretchers to loud cheers.

CCTV, which carried the rescue efforts live, showed the miners being brought out in stretchers to loud cheers.

The workers were wrapped in blankets and rushed to ambulances where they were in stable condition, local media said.

The miners were part of a larger group of 261 working in the Wangjialing mine when it flooded March 28.

Rescuers were able to reach 108 miners immediately after the flooding.

Monday's rescue, which began shortly after midnight, comes two days after tapping was heard from within the mine.

Late Sunday night, rescuers noticed swaying lamp lights inside the mine -- indicating signs of life, the state-run Xinhua news agency said.

Some of the miners attached their mining belts to shaft walls as water first rushed in. They remained suspended for three days until a mining cart floated by and they jumped in, CCTV said.

Two hundred people, as part of 50 rescue groups, were working around-the-clock to drain water, monitor gas and pull out miners, said Wang Jun, governor of Shanxi province where the mine is situated.

"So far the coordination is in order, the effect is obvious," he told CCTV.

Mine accidents are common in China. In 2009, 2,631 people were killed in such accidents. The figure, while high, is down from 2002 when 6,995 people died.

On Monday, the country launched a two-month campaign to inspect safety regulations in mines and other industries that have had serious accidents.

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