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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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

London severe floods...[ 3584 ]


UK floods: Severe weather expected in stricken areas

BBC., 11 February 2014 Last updated at 10:23 GMT

Aerial footage shows the extent of flooding along the Thames
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More wet weather is affecting flood-stricken parts of the UK, with severe flood warnings in place along the Thames and Somerset.
Fourteen severe flood warnings remain in place in Berkshire and Surrey, and two in Somerset.
Prime Minister David Cameron said, on a visit to Devon, that the floods were a "huge challenge" and "we are in it for the long haul."
Meanwhile flooding is disrupting train services in parts of the country.
Earlier Defence Secretary Philip Hammond told the BBC the government had got a "grip" on the crisis and everything was being done to help those affected.
He said 1,600 troops were on standby across southern England, ready to move in when they are needed to help with tasks such as delivering sandbags.
Homes were flooded along the Thames in towns and villages including Chertsey, Wraysbury and Datchet and thousands more properties are still at risk. Some residents have chosen to stay in their homes.
More than 5,000 properties have been flooded in the last two months after the "most exceptional period of rainfall" to hit parts of England and Wales for nearly 250 years.
And more than 130 severe flood warnings - indicating a threat to life - have been issued since December.
Flood-affected homes next to the Thames in Shepperton, Surrey Homes have been flooded next to the Thames in Shepperton, Surrey

A volunteer helps ferry residents of Purley on Thames, Berkshire A volunteer helps ferry residents of Purley on Thames, Berkshire

Residents wade through floodwater in the village of Wraysbury in Berkshire Residents wade through floodwater in the village of Wraysbury, in Berkshire

Water surrounds flooded propeties in the village of Moorland on the Somerset Levels near Bridgwater Water surrounds flooded propeties in the village of Moorland on the Somerset Levels near Bridgwater 
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Prime Minister David Cameron has continued his tour of South West, visiting the Dawlish railway line, in Devon, on Tuesday morning.

As well as there being 16 severe flood warnings the Environment Agency has also issued about 350 less serious flood warnings and alerts, mostly in southern England and the Midlands.
The Met Office has severe weather warnings in place for rain across parts of south Wales and south-west England, cautioning that "with ongoing flooding in some places, any further rain will only add to the problems".
BBC weather forecaster Laura Gilchrist said deep areas of low pressure on Wednesday could bring the strongest wind so far this winter with an amber warning - meaning "be prepared" and "possible gusts of 80mph or more in exposed areas" areas of the South West.
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Map showing flood warnings and alerts in place along the river Thames
Resident Alanna Burns, from Chertsey in Surrey, told the BBC water levels were still rising, there were not enough officials around and no sandbags.
She said people had been left like "sitting ducks waiting for it to happen".
Chief Supt Matt Twist, of Surrey Police, said a "major incident" had been declared with more than 150 people have been rescued from flooded homes in the last 24 hours and extra police had been drafted in.
On the trains, because of flooding near Maidenhead, trains are having to run at a reduced speed between London Paddington and Reading, with journey times extended by up to an hour.

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First Great Western is currently advising passengers not to travel.
Services are also suspended on South West Trains between Staines and Windsor and Eton Riverside due to rising water levels, and the main train line from London to Cornwall remains severed at Dawlish, in Devon.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond, who is a also MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, said the "issue at the moment is getting help to people".
"The government has got a grip on this. The emergency services are in the lead, " he said.
He added that the military had been called in and extra money given.
"Equipment has been brought in, in some cases from abroad, and more equipment is on the way.
"The assets that are needed from across the nation have been mobilised into the areas affected."
Asked about Environment Agency Chairman Lord Smith, who has faced criticism for not doing enough to help those affected, he said: "I don't want to spend the time now in the middle of this crisis recriminating and finger pointing."

Newsnight's Jeremy Paxman asks Lord Smith, chairman of the Environment Agency, if it is time to resign
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As to whether he backed Lord Smith, he said: "Politicians 'don't do yes. no' questions."
The Environment Agency board has also written a letter to its employees "fully supporting" Lord Smith and saying the criticism of it staff was "ill-informed and unfair".
Lord Smith told BBC Two's Newsnight "extreme natural forces" had been "having a go at us and we need to find the best possible ways of defending ourselves against them. We've all made mistakes, everyone has made mistakes."
He blamed Treasury spending rules which, he says, meant the agency was not allowed to spend any more money on dredging the flood-hit Somerset Levels.
The Treasury has declined to comment.
Flood water in Somerset, Burrowbridge Experts predict as much more than an inch of rainwater could fall in Somerset, here is flooding in Burrowbridge.

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