1.   He also dispatched amphibious ships carrying Marines and sailors who could assist with security and surgical teams that could help treat injured people.

2.   Russia recently dispatched a ship equipped with submersibles that allow for extended sea-floor research.

3.   The Navy also dispatched other ships from the region to Yemen to help salvage the Cole.

4.   This official said it was possible the Russians dispatched the ship to learn about Western military operations for the benefit of their own military.

5.   An Israeli commander on a missile boat dispatched ships from each country to the rescue, and frogmen pulled life-size mannequins out of the water.

6.   As many as seven Japanese ships may be dispatched, including an Aegis-equipped destroyer, four other warships and two supply vessels, the Tokyo Newspaper said.

7.   China has ground-based stations within its own borders, but has had to cover blind spots by dispatching three ships to track spacecraft.

8.   Chinese ships were seen surveying parts of the Spratly Islands claimed by the Philippines, but Beijing denies dispatching the ships, Filipino officials said Friday.

9.   Government shelters have been set up in Tokyo and ships were dispatched to the island to help evacuate the remaining residents.

10.   Japanese media, meanwhile, said military ships were being dispatched to the Sea of Japan to monitor any possible missile launch.