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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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Russua : the Kruzenshtern for naval cadets.. [ 1066 ]

Vladimir Volkogon: The Kruzenshtern nearing completion of unique voyage

Vladimir Volkogon: The Kruzenshtern nearing completion of unique voyage

The famous Russian four-mast sailing ship Kruzenshtern

RIA Novosti. 23-4-2010., The famous Russian four-mast sailing ship Kruzenshtern will be back to its registration port, Kaliningrad, in early May after a six-month voyage as part of the Transatlantic Expedition. Vladimir Volkogon, the rector of the Baltic State Fishing Fleet Academy, which operates the barque, expounds on the expedition results and shares experience of maintaining a unique ship in good shape and teaching hundreds of cadets sailing skills in an interview with RIA Novosti below.

What were the landmarks of the second stage of the Transatlantic Expedition?

The Kruzenshtern covered over 20,000 nautical miles, crossed the equator twice, visited 13 ports and was moored in Vancouver for 18 days during the Winter Olympics. The cadets and crew had a chance to support Russian athletes. The barque had to negotiate the Panama Canal twice to reach Canada’s Pacific coast and back into the Atlantic, for the first time over its 83-year life.

Navigating a real-life sailing ship must certainly feel like an adventure for 16-18 year old boys and girls. What does the Kruzenshtern give them in terms of professional and personal growth?

For naval cadets, serving a practicum at the Kruzenshtern is more than learning sailing skills. It is a chance to explore the operation of the ship’s navigation equipment, try working in the engine room, as the barque was recently equipped with engines. They also continue having regular classes during the voyage, such as English, which they will need in their careers for communicating during moorage in foreign ports. They also do sports and give concerts in ports. But the most important thing is that they learn to shoulder responsibility, mutual support and other vital qualities.

The Kruzenshtern is over 80 years old. The famous barque, named after a legendary Russian navigator, was built in Germany to ship cargos from Latin America to Europe. After WWII, it was transferred to the Soviet Union, and was moored for a long time. How much does it cost to maintain the ship and train future merchant fleet officers?

It’s true, this barque was built in Germany in 1926 as a windjammer class ship and was named The Padova. It was transferred to the Soviet Union in 1946 as a reparation payment. But it was also used for training cadets even before the war. The Kruzenshtern is now operated by the Academy. Its financing is 40-70 million rubles a year, but in 2009-2010 the government allocated additional funds for the International Transatlantic Expedition dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII and the 90th anniversary of the Russian fishing industry.

How are the funds spent?

The money is being used for repairs and for buying newer equipment. We had to replace the Kruzenshtern’s deck three years ago. The new one is made from African oak and will last for many decades. The ship has been equipped with cutting edge navigation devices worth over $200,000. It also has a light-optical compass, one of the most advanced devices of its kind. In Vancouver, cadets of a local naval school visited our ship and said they were a little jealous of what we have.

The opinions expressed in this article are the author's and do not necessarily represent those of RIA Novosti.

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