71.   They said the upgraded security operation included stationary and mobile surveillance points in and around the port as well as navy patrols.

72.   They were spotted by a navy patrol boat early Friday morning and escorted to shore, Israel and Army radio reported.

73.   They fear Italian soldiers could be at risk after the sinking last month of an Albanian boat filled with refugees during a confrontation with an Italian navy patrol.

74.   Throughout the day bits and pieces of the Albanian military also sought refuge in Italy, including at least four navy patrol boats and three helicopters.

75.   Two navy patrol boats secured the vessel and the tug boat Tuesday, said Coast Guard Capt. Damian Carlos.

76.   Two Navy patrol boats and two Navy helicopters will search the ocean on Friday, Severiano Teixeira said, and police will patrol the beaches.

77.   French navy patrols had also joined the search.

78.   He contacted Defence Headquarters in Wellington and was advised to meet the French officials who were travelling on the French navy patrol boat Gracieuse.

79.   Hundreds of police and civilian militia were deployed at the port and two navy patrol boats were in the harbor to prevent the tanker from leaving.

80.   Israeli navy patrol boats forced Lebanese fishermen to abandon their nets and return to port after opening fire on their boats on Friday, port officials here said.