16th NMIOTC Annual Conference 2025
From 4th to 5th June of 2025, the 16th NMIOTC Annual Conference titled: “Steering into the Future: The Impact of Climate Change on Maritime Security” took place at the NMIOTC premises. It was attended by more than 120 participants from 25 Nations, as well as representatives of NATO Command Structure, National and International Organizations, academic community and also from the shipping and defence industry.
NMIOTC Commandant, Commodore Periklis Piyis GRC (N), gave the welcome address to the attendees, followed by the Policy Director of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Commodore Ioannis Stratogiannis GRC (N), who commenced the Conference with the Host Nation opening remarks.
Keynote Speakers were:
- Professor James Bergeron, Political Advisor to the Commander, NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM),
- Dr Harry T. Conway, Chair of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and
- Dr Alison Weston, Senior Coordinator for Maritime Security in the Security and Defence Policy Directorate of the European External Action Service (EEAS).
On the second day, Lieutenant General Michael Klouvas, Commander of the Command of Constructions and Natural Disasters Relief, presented the Host Nation’s plans and measures to mitigate the Impact of Climate Change on the Safety of Maritime Facilities.
