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From 14 to 25 September 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre delivered its resident Course “C-IED Considerations in Maritime Force Protection”, with the participation of nine (9) trainees from Algeria, Belgium, Colombia, Georgia, Jordan, Italy and Ukraine. The objective of the course was to educate and train the participants in NATO practices and procedures regarding operational and tactical dimensions of mitigating the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Threat in Maritime Force Protection. The course was delivered by NMIOTC Instructors in cooperation with augmenters from the Centre of Excellence for Operations in Confined and Shallow Waters (CSW CoE), the Hungarian

The NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) successfully concluded its 10th Conference on Cyber Security in the Maritime Domain, held in Souda Bay, Greece, from 23 to 24 September 2026. The conference brought together more than 110 participants from 30 nations. Attendees included representatives from the Armed Forces, the NATO Command Structure, the European Union, national authorities, international organizations, academia and research institutions, as well as the shipping, energy, telecommunications, information technology and defence industries. The NMIOTC Commandant, Commodore Pavlos Angelopoulos, delivered the welcome address, followed by Brigadier General Grigorios Goutzelis GRC (A), Commander of the Cyberspace Command of

From 11 to 13 September 2026, NMIOTC delivered a tailored training to forty (40) members of SOF and Boarding Teams of Nations participating in the multinational Joint Invitation Exercise ‘’MEDUSA 15/2026’’. The training focused on improving skills, awareness and performance on Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO). Moreover, on Friday 11 September 2026, Rear Admiral Mohsen Hatata EGY (N) and Captain Andreas Tsoumanis GRC (N), Commander of the Second Frigates Squadron/Hellenic Fleet Command, visited the NMIOTC, accompanied by the Commanding Officers of Naval Units from Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, and Italy, participating in MEDUSA 15. During their visit, they were briefed by

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.