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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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Blasts at Kabardino-Balkaria hydro plant..[ 1508 ]

Blasts at Kabardino-Balkaria hydro plant equivalent to over 20 lbs

Topic: Attack on Baksan hydropower plant

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Blasts at Kabardino-Balkaria hydro plant
09:22 22/07/2010
© Photo Press-service GU of the Ministry of Emergency Measures on the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
MOSCOW, July 22 (RIA Novosti)
The blasts at the hydropower plant in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria were equivalent to more than 10 kg of TNT (22 lbs) altogether, a source from the local law enforcement authorities said on Thursday.

The attack saw a group of up to four gunmen burst into Kabardino-Balkaria's Baksan Hydropower Plant early on Wednesday and shoot dead two security guards. Then they detonated four explosive devices. The resulting blaze covered an area of 250 sq meters.

The attackers were apparently well-trained militants, the source said. The Russian Federal Security Service has said the gang's leader had been identified.

The head of RusHydro's plant in the North Caucasus, Ali Sattaev, said two hydro units were damaged as a result of the blasts. However, a RusHydro spokesman said energy supplies to Kabardino-Balkaria would not be affected by the attack.
Some experts say the attack may be a "rehearsal" that could be followed by other similar attacks.

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