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From 8 to 19 June 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre conducted the 2026 iteration of its resident Course 21000 “Medical Combat Care in Maritime Operations”, hosting twenty four (24) participants representing Belgium, France, India, Lithuania, Malta, Sweden and USA. This NATO accredited course is designed to develop and enhance participants’ competencies in delivering pre-hospital emergency medical care, from the point of injury in the mission or theatre with the final transfer to the nearest Medical Treatment Facility. The course was delivered by the Centre’s Instructors, with valuable contributions from certified NAEMT (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians)

From 22 to 26 June 2026, NMIOTC conducted the Pilot Course 34000 “Irregular Migration in Maritime Interdiction Operations”, hosting 24 trainees, representing 5 NATO countries (Greece, Italy, Germany, Denmark and Romania). This pilot course is designed to equip both military and civilian personnel with the essential legal, operational and tactical framework required to safely manage Irregular Migration during maritime operations. The curriculum covers International Maritime Law, Fundamental Rights and the dynamics of Smuggling & Trafficking, alongside extensive hands-on practical training in boarding operations, evidence collection and the recovery of persons at sea. The course was delivered by the Centre’s instructors,

On 23 June 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) was honored to welcome a delegation of Candidate Embassy Attachés from the Hellenic Diplomatic Academy (HDA). The Candidate Embassy Attachés, accompanied by HDA Director, Ambassador Michael C. Diamessis and the Director of Studies, Minister Plenipotentiary Michael Angelopoulos, were briefed by the NMIOTC Commandant on the Centre’s mission and training programs.

From 8 to 12 June 2026, the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre, with support from the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS), the NATO Standardization Office (NSO), the NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and DEFSTAND. conducted resident Course 25000  “Drafting, Production & Maintenance of NATO Standards”, hosting 30 trainees representing Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Norway, Slovenia, Türkiye, Ukraine, UK and the USA. This NATO accredited course is specifically designed to provide comprehensive knowledge to facilitate understanding of the procedures for development, production and maintenance of NATO standardization documents, including doctrines. The curriculum focused on the fundamental principles of

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