Shipyard starts work on Greek replenishment oiler

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Elefsis Shipyards has started work on a new replenishment oiler for the Hellenic Navy. The vessel is similar to the design of the Italian Navy's Fincantieri-designed Etna. It can accommodate 245 people incluing the staff of the admiral. Two 50-tonne cranes and three elevators are used for cargo handling. Its cargo capacity amounts to 6,350 tons, of which about 6,000 tons are reserved for JP5, diesel oil and fresh/distilled water.

Greece, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Oil Tankers, Elefsis Shipyards

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Striker beneath the sea

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Information regarding the conversion of U.S. military submarines from SSBN's to SSGN's is given. The new conversion will allow cruise missiles and SEAL personnel to operate from the same vessel.

Defense industry, Defence industry

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Taiwan pushes US government on indigenous submarine build plan

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Information regarding Taiwans plan to develop military submarines is given. President Bush promised eight diesel submarines in April of 2001.

Taiwan, International politics, International relations

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