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Mon 12 Dec 2002Naval Service 'able to handle new pressures'If the Government loses its battle to retain the Irish Box, the Naval Service will cope with the increased pressure on fishery protection, according to its new chief.Satellite tracking systems have revolutionised protection capabilities since the 50-mile exclusion zone was established, the Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Service (FOCNS), Commodore Frank Lynch, points out.