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From 7th to 11th of July 2025 the Resident Course 7000 “Maritime Interdiction Operations in Support to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea Operations” was conducted at the NMIOTC premises. This Course included theoretical and practical training for military personnel in terms of planning and execution of Operations aimed at fighting against piracy & armed robbery at sea. In total, twelve (12) participants from four (4) Nations (Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece and USA) successfully completed the Course. Lectures and practical drills were delivered by NMIOTC Sea Trainers and Instructors, in cooperation with augmenters from IMAF (Institut für Maritime Einsatzaus und

From 30 June to 11 July 2025, NMIOTC provided an eight-day tailored training to members of the Austrian Jagdkommando Special Operations Forces Unit, utilizing a wide variety of the Centre’s training assets. The Commander of the 2nd Task Group Jagdkommando paid an office call to the NMIOTC Commandant, with whom he discussed the Centre’s mission, role, educational and transformational capabilities.

The NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) announces the successful relocation of its longstanding training platform, ex-HS Aris (A-74), which recently departed from its berth at the NMIOTC premises in Marathi towards Souda Naval Base HQs, to then sail for its final, honorable mission. Utilized as a target during a scheduled live-fire training exercise, the ship made its last contribution to Hellenic Navy’s operational readiness. Ex-HS Aris, a vessel with a distinguished history dating back to 1979 and in long service as the Hellenic Naval Academy until its decommission in 2004, played a vital role in maritime interdiction training

From 22nd to 27th June 2025, NMIOTC hosted and supported with its Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) the 1st edition of the Naval CBRN Exercise “TOXIC BAY 25”, which utilized a wide variety of the Centre’s training facilities and capabilities. This multinational CBRN exercise was organized by the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS) in cooperation with the Hellenic Navy General Staff (HNGS). The exercise objective was to train CBRN specialists and naval operators in all aspects of CBRN defence in a warm climate, in efficient management of CBRN events, using NATO’s five CBRN components per the relevant doctrine, and also

In the concluding part of NMIOTC’s paper series on the application of MDO in MIO, Commandant NMIOTC, Commodore Periklis PIYIS, offers his assessment and outlook on the future of MIO. NMIOTC is more than just a NATO NETF; it plays a pivotal role in anticipating future challenges and equipping the Community of Interest with skilled personnel, right capabilities, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures to effectively carry out contemporary Maritime Interdiction tasks. NMIOTC Special Issue – Future of MIO and MDO (part 3)  

See below U.S. Navy photos taken on March 6th, 2025, by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmin L. Aquino USN, during a Visit, Board, Search And Seizure (VBSS) training exercise at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda Bay, Greece. Training was conducted during a mid-deployment voyage repair (MDVR) of the warship, formally deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region.