GREECE LAUNCHES 3rd OF 5 NAVY FACs

ATHENS [MENL] -- Greece was preparing to receive the third of five fastattack craft for the Hellenic Navy. The third FAC was launched by Britain's VT Shipbuilding, in partnershipwith Elefsis Shipbuilding. The Super Vita Class ship, named HN Kristallidis,is 62 meters long and was scheduled to begin trials in early 2005.