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The NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) is the only NATO Education & Training Facility (NETF) dedicated to the maritime domain. Officially established in 2008, is quality-assurance unconditionally accredited by Allied Command Transformation. Funded by Greece and multinationally manned, the Centre is located at the north-west of Crete, at the Akrotiri peninsula, in the northern area of Souda Bay, near the city of Chania, inside Hellenic Navy’s Souda Naval Base.
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NMIOTC Program of Work
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To reinforce the Centre’s stature as a premier Education and Training provider through continuous review and update of our course portfolio, ensuring our programs remain aligned with the operational demands of the “fight tonight” while shaping the readiness required for the “fight tomorrow”, in full support of maritime forces and Allied Command Transformation’s efforts.
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19/02/2026
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Visit of Commander Standing NATO Maritime Group Two
On Friday, February 13th, 2026, Rear Admiral (LH) Cristian Nardone (ITA N), Commander, Standing NATO Maritime Group Two, visited NMIOTC. During his visit, he was informed about the Centre’s mission, role, training and transformational capabilities/activities.
19/02/2026
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FRONTEX visit in NMIOTC
A training need analysis (TNA) working group took place from 09 to 11 Feb 2026 at the NMIOTC Premises. Six (6) SMEs (GRC, ITA, ROU and BGR) from FRONTEX, Hellenic Navy, Hellenic Coast Guard and NMIOTC reviewed the training material of the new NMIOTC course 34000 – Irregular Migration and Maritime Interdiction Operations. The aim of the course is to prepare maritime personnel and command teams to safely and effectively manage irregular migrant incidents and crises at sea, combining operational decision-making with humanitarian response.
11/02/2026
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Tailored Training delivered to ESPS CANARIAS Boarding Team
Based on a request from the Spanish Navy Frigate ESPS CANARIAS, on February 9th, 2026, NMIOTC delivered one-day Tailored Training to a 16-member Boarding Team, aiming at improving VBSS capacity in Maritime Interdiction Operations as well as Close Quarter Combat skills. On the occasion of the training, NMIOTC Commandant had an office call from the C.O. of ESPS CANARIAS, Commander Juan David Garcia Garcia.
