Bulk Means Sea.

NAVAL art & science; DISASTER relief; NAVIES; GROUND-effect machines; VENEZUELA. Navy; SHIPS

This section offers news briefs on naval art and science as of October 2008. Navies are increasingly being called up to assist government agencies in providing assistance and relief in the aftermath of major disasters. The Venezuelan Navy is to acquire nine Griffon 2000TD hovercraft. Several acquisition and development programmes for large amphibious support ships are ongoing around the world.