From 18 to 22 May 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre conducted the 2026 iteration of its resident Course 28000 “Radiological Search in the Maritime Environment”, hosting 20 trainees and 11 instructors from 6 Nations (Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Slovenia and the USA). This NATO Course is specifically designed to enhance the operational knowledge and competencies of both military and civilian personnel in the field of nuclear or radiological incidents in the maritime environment. The curriculum focused on classroom lectures supplemented by demonstrations on the field and incorporated extensive hands-on practical training on board of maritime assets.

From 4 το 15 May 2026, NMIOTC delivered the Resident Course 27000 “Maritime Sniper Course” in the broader area of Chania, Crete. In total, twenty three (23) trainees from six (6) countries (Belgium, Germany, Greece, Malta, Netherlands and Slovakia) planned and conducted Sniper Operations in the Maritime Environment. The course included firings from: land to fixed and towed targets at sea. helicopter to fixed and towed targets at sea. helicopter to fixed targets along the coast line. land to land for zeroing day and night. land to land for penetration testing. land to land for Target Acquisition Drill (TAD). The

From 11 to 15 May 2026, based on a request from the Romanian Navy ship F222 REGINA MARIA, NMIOTC delivered Tailored Training to 19 members of the ship’s Command & Boarding Team, aiming at enhancing 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 with the C.O. of REGINA MARIA, Captain Mitel-Laurențiu Alexandru.