From 14^th to 25^th October 2024 the Course 17000 was conducted through a combination of Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) and in-person attendance at NMIOTC’s premises.

NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre proudly announces the activation of its latest training platform HS LYKOUDIS, with the invaluable support of the Hellenic Navy General Staff and the Souda Naval Base. Along with two (2) new classrooms (isoboxes) in the adjacent training area, with a capacity of 18 persons each, the new platform will enhance NMIOTC’s capabilities to deliver cutting-edge training for maritime interdiction, in support of global security efforts.

From 21^st to 25^th October 2024, the Course 14000 “Maritime IED Disposal (M-IEDD)” was conducted at NMIOTC’s premises.

From Tuesday 22^nd to Thursday 24^th October 2024, NMIOTC hosted the UnderSec Project Plenary Meeting 2024. ‘UnderSec’ is a project funded by European Research Executive Agency and is performed by a multinational and interdisciplinary team consisting of experts in the maritime underwater security domain, research/academic institutions and technology, and End-Users Stakeholders.

 On Wednesday, October 23^rd, 2024, Captain Stephen Steacy USA (N), the Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, paid an official visit to NMIOTC.

From 14^th to 18^th of October 2024, NMIOTC run the pilot iteration of the Course 24000 “Building Up Interoperable Capabilities for NATO Ops and the Role of MIO” at the Centre’s premises.

From 30^th of September to 18^th of October 2024, the Royal Netherlands Navy Fleet Marine Squadron conducted a tailored training comprised of over twenty different modules including C-IED, VBSS, combat medical and crew control. The twenty four (24) participants were at NMIOTC for fifteen training days, including four days of exercises tailored to their unit’s specialization and requirements.