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From 3 to 4 June 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre had the pleasure of hosting its 17th Annual Conference, entitled “Blue Resilience 360°: Securing Maritime Infrastructure in the Era of Multi-Domain Operations”. The Conference brought together over 100 participants from 19 nations, including representatives from the NATO Command Structure, the European Union, national authorities, international organizations, academia, research institutions, and the shipping, energy, telecommunications, and defence industries. The NMIOTC Commandant, Commodore Pavlos Angelopoulos, delivered the welcome address, followed by Major General Nikolaos Dimitrakos, Commander of NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI), who provided the opening remarks on behalf of

From 18 to 22 May 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) hosted the 2026 iteration of the NATO School Oberammergau (NSO) “Maritime Operational Law Course”, receiving thirty (30) trainees representing Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the United States. This NATO-approved course strengthens Allied and Partner capacity to conduct maritime operations within the framework of international law. The MarOpLaw course equips military and civilian legal advisors and naval officers with legal expertise required to support NATO maritime missions, ranging from peacetime operations

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.

On 12 and 13 May 2026, the ΝΜΙΟΤC Coordinating Board (NCB) was convened at the Centre, chaired by a Hellenic Navy General Staff representative and co-chaired by a representative from HQ SACT. A designated representative from ACO (remote participation), as well as the NMIOTC Deputy Commandant and the NMIOTC Chief of Staff also participated as members of the Board. The NCB coordinates and provides advice on the NMIOTC’s Program of Work and on long-term matters regarding the Centre’s mission. It also reviews the NMIOTC curriculum in order to ensure that it conforms to lessons learned, new doctrines and concepts, as