On 11 June 2026 the NMIOTC was honored to welcome a delegation from the National Defence College of India, headed by Rear Admiral Sandeep Singh Sandhu IND (N). The delegation consisted of high-ranking officers from Germany, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman and Sri Lanka. During the visit, the delegation was thoroughly briefed on the Centre’s mission, role and extensive training capabilities and had the opportunity to observe part of the ongoing courses.

From 3 to 5 June 26, the NMIOTC had the pleasure of welcoming the Operation Commander, Rear Admiral (UH) Marco CASAPIERI and the Force Commander, Rear Admiral (LH) Andrea BIELLI, of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, on the occasion of the 17th Annual NMIOTC Conference and the Force Assembly of ships participating in FOCOPS EUNAVFOR MED IRINI. In this regard, from 4 to 5 June 2026, upon request from the OHQ EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, NMIOTC provided Tailored Training to forty nine (49) members of Command Groups and Boarding Teams of HS KANARIS, ITS MOROSINI and ROS REGINA MARIA. The tailored training focused

From 18 to 29 May 2026 NMIOTC delivered the Resident Course 23000 “Weapons Intelligence Team (WIT) Supplement in the Maritime Environment”, hosting fifteen (15) trainees from seven (7) Nations (Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore and USA).   This NATO accredited course is specifically designed to enhance the operational knowledge and competencies of military and law enforcement WIT personnel and EOD divers in the field of maritime and underwater technical exploitation in support of Counter-IED operations. The curriculum focused on Level 1 field exploitation and underwater exploitation procedures and incorporated extensive hands-on practical training, covering forensic investigation techniques and underwater