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Merchant Navy
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The merchant navy is the fleet of merchant vessels registered in a specific country, and is required to carry Merchant Mariner's Documents. The title of "Merchant Navy" was first bestowed by King George V on the British merchant shipping fleets after their service in World War I, and has since been adopted by other nations. The article provides a partial list of the merchant navies of various countries, including Australia, Britain, Canada, and Greece, highlighting their contributions and roles in wartime, as well as their current engagement in commerce and transportation.learn more on wikipedia