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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.

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).

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.

From 1 to 2 July 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) participated with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the NATO – ICI Maritime Security Flagship Project Dialogue, held near NATO HQ MARCOM, in Northwood (U.K.). The event, aimed to identify priorities for further development within the Maritime Security Flagship Project, enabling NATO and ICI nations to deepen structured cooperation in the field of maritime security.

On 14 and 20 July 26, NMIOTC hosted the German EOD School for their climate zone training. The German teams accompanied by their dogs trained in the search of weapons, ammunitions and explosives on board NMIOTC’s training platform AXIOS.

From 10 to 13 July 2026, NMIOTC supported Exercise BREEZE 26 in Varna, Bulgaria with a Mobile Education and Training Team (METT), delivering a tailored Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training to 15 participants representing Bulgaria and Romania.