51.  A Russian Navy spokesman, who requested anonymity, declined to confirm the reports, saying only that all Russian naval forces would be conducting training exercises in April.

52.  A NATO naval force of nine ships from eight countries sails to the eastern Mediterranean to boost NATO presence in the region.

53.  A high-ranking Iranian military official on Sunday held talks with the heads of the Omani air, sea and naval forces, the official Omani News Agency reported.

54.  A Turkish frigate is also part of the NATO naval force.

55.  A U.S.-led international naval force patrols the Gulf to enforce the Iraqi embargo.

56.  A NATO naval force, which included U.S. warships armed with cruise missiles, sailed off the Italian coast.

57.  A Russian Navy spokesman, who requested anonymity, declined to confirm the reports, saying all Russian naval forces would be conducting training exercises in April.

58.  A U.S.-led international naval force patrols the Persian Gulf to enforce the Iraqi embargo.

59.  An alliance naval force of nine ships from eight countries is sailing to the eastern Mediterranean to boost NATO presence in the region.

60.  Any possible punishment of those involved would be determined by the admiral who commands naval forces in the Persian Gulf area.