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CALL for PAPERS for the 5th MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE   We are pleased to invite you to submit a paper for the 5th Maritime Security Conference, which will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye on June 24-25, 2025. The theme of the conference is "The Impact of Technology on Maritime Security," and we look forward to your contributions and participation in this exciting event.

🚢 MARSEC COE 2025 Activities Announced! Dear Stakeholders As the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE), we are presenting our 2025 activity plan to the public. This year, we will develop innovative approaches and international collaborations to enhance maritime security. Our activities will be shaped in line with the principles of sustainability and excellence; we will continue our efforts to increase information sharing and expand cooperation opportunities. You can find more information about our activities by following our official communication channels. Highlights ⚓ EXER MARSEC-25 🌐 Maritime Security Conference-25 📘 Maritime Safety Courses #MARSEC2025 #MaritimeSecurity

Visit to Istanbul Technical University The Commander of the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE) paid a courtesy visit to İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan MANDAL on 24 December 2024. During the aforementioned visit, the updated Cooperation Protocol was signed.

MARSEC COE’s “Comprehensive Maritime Security Operations Course” The “Comprehensive Maritime Security Operations Course” was successfully held in person at the MARSEC COE premises from 25 November to 6 December 2024, with a total of 55 lecturers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and attendees from 14 different countries participating in the event. Special thanks to the lecturers and their institutions listed below for their contribution and support to MARSEC COE's efforts (R) Radm. (TUR N) Hasan Ozyurt from Meteksan Savunma Company, (R) CAPT. (TUR N) Faruk Doğan from TÜRKLİM-Port Operators' Association of Türkiye, Kevin Duffy from KD Maritime Consultant, CDR (UK RN) Rich BICKNELL and CDR (US N) Ron PIRAMIDE from Allied Maritime Command Naples (MARCOM), Ass.Prof. Bleda Kurtdarcan from Galatasaray Üniversitesi, Assoc.Prof. Mürsel DOĞRUL and Dr. Mustafa Tuncer from Milli Savunma Üniversitesi, LCDR. (TUR N) Banu Yildiz from Turkish Navy HQ, Dr. Scott Edwards from Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS), Ms. Mara Luciano from International Maritime Organization (IMO), (R) Capt. (TUR N) Ayhan Salar from İzmir Yaşar University, Assoc.Prof. Doç. Dr. Berat Lale Akkutay from National Center for The Sea and Maritime Law (DEHUKAM), Filiz Katman, Assist. Prof. Dr. from Istanbul Aydin University, LCDR (ROU N) Dumitru BISOCIANU from SOCCE-TUR, Capt. DAVID DELALI KPETIGO from GOG (CRESMAO/CRESMAC), LCDR (LTU N) Piotr DUKEL from Media Admin EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, CAPT. (PRT N) Francisco CAVACO, CAPT. (TUR N) levent bahadir, LT. (ROU N) Alexandru Cristian Hudișteanu and MCPO (TUR N) Muhsin İMAMOĞLU from MARSEC COE, Mr. Utku Guven and Civ.Capt. Uğur Mümtaz Temeltaş.

Visit of the Pakistan Delegation to the MARSEC COE   Pakistan Delegation led by Rear Admiral (UH) Faisal AMIN visited the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE) on 28 November 2024. During the visit, an introductory briefing was provided on the activities of MARSEC COE.

The MARSEC COE Steering Committee Meeting - 2024/2 was held in a hybrid format on November 6-7, 2024, at the MARSEC COE in İstanbul, chaired by Rear Admiral Hüseyin TIĞLI (OF-7) (TUR-N). Representatives from Türkiye, Greece, Portugal and Romania (Sponsoring Nations) participated as voting members, while Azerbaijan, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Spain and the United Kingdom were observers.

MARSEC COE’s “NATO SOF Instructor Mobile Training”   The NATO Special Operations Instructor Mobile Training Team provided on-site training on "NATO SOF Instructor Mobile Training" to the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence personnel from October 14 to 18, 2024. This training is specifically designed to equip experienced or advanced Instructors, Instructor Supervisors, Course Directors, and Course OPRs / SMEs, with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and maintain engagement and motivation when designing, developing, delivering, or evaluating a lesson in a multi-national, cross-cultural environment.

MARSEC COE’s “Maritime Counter Terrorism Course (Virtual/Asynchronous)” (NATO Approved) The Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE) “Maritime Counter Terrorism Course (Virtual / Asynchronous)” was successfully held via the Learning Management System (LMS) between 08 and 11 October 2024. The NATO Approved “Maritime Counter Terrorism Course” (08-11 October) successfully concluded! 58 participants, both military and civilian personnel from 13 NATO and Partner countries (Belgium, France, Gambia, Greece, Germany, Ireland, Mauritania, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the USA), participated in the event as Virtual / Asynchronous. Presented in 6 Modules to cover the learning objectives, the course aims to provide participants with relevant knowledge on counter-terrorism in the maritime environment. Special thanks to the lecturers and their institutions listed below for their contribution and support to MARSEC COE's efforts Dr. Zeynep Sütalan, Mr. Stephen Harley, Dr. Harmonie Toros from the University of Reading, Dr. Dirk Siebels from Risk Intelligence A/S, Assoc.Prof.Dr.Assoc.Prof.Dr.Hasan Bora USLUER from Galatasaray Üniversitesi, Ass.Prof.Dr. Sofia Galani from Panteion University, Dr Jessica Simonds from American University of the Emirates, Mr. Kenneth Y. from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, CAPT. (TUR N) levent bahadir and LT. (ROU N) Alexandru Cristian Hudișteanu from MARSEC COE, CDR (TUR N) Ceyhun TURE from NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence, MAJ (IRS AF) Frank Hickey from NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), Ms. Randi G. from HQ NATO, CDR (FRA N) Ronald OLIVER, CDR (US N) William BLANTON and CDR (DEU N) Daniel REUTER from NATO Maritime Command and Mr. Jose Luis Pino Morales from INTERPOL.

EXER MARSEC-25 Initial Planning Conference (IPC) MARSEC COE conducted the Initial Planning Conference (IPC) for the 2025 edition of its signature Maritime Security Exercise series, EXER MARSEC-25, on 08-09 October 2024, online and at its premises in Istanbul. The event gathered participants representing NATO, Allies, Partners, regional initiatives, NATO-accredited Centres of Excellence, academia, and industry. The participants were invited to share their opinions on the EXER MARSEC-25 and the Initial Draft Exercise Plan (EXPLAN), participation and training requirements, Scenario development, the composition and tasks of the Core Planning Team (CPT), and the way ahead. EXER MARSEC-25 explores ways to increase collaborative interactions and information sharing in the wider Singapore and Malacca Straits region to address maritime security threats and challenges efficiently. The Exercise integrates interagency cooperation, civil-military interaction (CMI) and multi-domain operations (MDO) themes, includes training consultation, command and control (C3) processes, allows concept and procedural experimentation, and helps develop and test creative approaches for maritime security. The Exercise invites the participation of focus area Nations, NATO Allies, Partners, relevant IOs and NGOs, academia, and private industries, and is especially relevant for staff in Maritime Operations Centres (MOCs), ongoing Maritime Security Operations (MSOs) and similar centres or initiatives. For details or inquiries about EXER MARSEC-25, contact us at eso.etebranch@marseccoe.org.

Her Majesty Ambassadress of The United Kingdom to Türkiye visited MARSEC COE The Ambassadress of The United Kingdom visited the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE) on 26 September 2024. During the visit, an introductory briefing was provided on the organisation, area of expertise and the activities of the MARSEC COE.