During the in-port phase of the exercise “NOBLE DINA 2019”,from 4th to 7th April, NMIOTC delivered theoretical and practical training on Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO), to the trainees from participating units of Greece and Israel.
From 25th March to 05th Apr 2019, European Defence Agency (EDA), FRONTEX and NMIOTC jointly organized a tailored training for military and law enforcement personnel, This focused on Migration, Search and Rescue and Crime Scene investigation as well as Legal Issues in Maritime Operations. The objective was to enable participating personnel to improve their knowledge and skills in the above mentioned subjects, to enhance their cooperation and coordination by implementing standard procedures, based on best practices and recognized international standards. In total 24 trainees from EU countries (Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Spain attended the course.
From 28th February to 15th March 2019, NMIOTC provided the VBSS Operations Informative Course in favour of EUNAVFOR MED Operation SOPHIA. The duration of this Course was twelve (12) working days and the target audience included military personnel from Libyan(LBY) Navy and Coast Guard. The Course aimed to enhance the Capacity building of Libyan Navy and Coast Guard by providing the theoretical framework on how to plan a VBSS Operation while taking into consideration legal and gender aspects of respective operations. Upon completion the trainees are able to participate in the planning of MIO and execute proper tasks as a
On October 14th 2019 the Ambassadors of Czech Republic, H.E. Jan Bondy, Hungary H.E. Erik Haupt and the Republic of Poland H.E. Anna Barbarzak with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Greece celebrated, at NMIOTC premises, the 20th Anniversary of membership of the aforementioned countries in NATO,. The Chief of Hellenic National Defense General Staff, General (AF) Christos Christodoulou, was in attendance and among the distinguished guests were the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Greece H.E. Valentin Poriazov, the Ambassador of Lithuania to Greece H.E. Rolandas Kačinskas, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Greece H.E. Sergii Shutenko the Ambassador of the
On Thursday 28th of February 2019, the Rectoral Authorities and professors from Technical University of Crete (TUC), visited NMIOTC. During their visit, they were informed about the mission, roles and capabilities of NMIOTC and explored ways to find common spectrum of cooperation within the provisions of MoU between TUC and HNGS.
On Thursday 28th of February 2019, the Force Commander EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta, Rear Admiral Ricardo A. Hernández López escorted by the C.O. of ESPS NAVARRA, Commander Eduardo Guitián Crespo, visited NMIOTC’s premises and were informed about the mission, roles and activities of NMIOTC.
