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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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15/09/2026
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Course 16000 “Maritime Aspects of Joint Operations”
From 7 to 11 September 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre conducted the 2026 iteration of its resident Course 16000 “Maritime Aspects of Joint Operations”, hosting nine (9) participants representing Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands and Türkiye. The objective of the course is to familiarize Staff Officers of various professional backgrounds with maritime aspects of Joint Operations. The course was delivered with the support of instructors and augmenters from HQ MARCOM, HNDGS and HNGS.
15/09/2026
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Course 1000 “Command Team MIO Issues”
From 7 to 11 September 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre conducted the 2026 iteration of its resident Course 1000 “Command Team MIO Issues”, hosting twelve (12) participants representing Algeria, Croatia, Georgia, Jordan, Kuwait, Malta, and Ukraine. This NATO approved course is designed to develop and enhance participants’ competencies in planning and execution of Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO).
31/07/2026
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Training of Georgian Boarding Team
From 8 to 9 July 26, NMIOTC delivered a pre deployment tailored training on Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) techniques and procedures to 12 members Georgian Boarding Team ahead of their participation in OSG FOCOPS 26 – 4.
