MARSEC COE

Maritime Security Centre of Excellence

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📢 Contribute to the latest MARSEC COE research initiative!
We invite maritime academics, naval/coast guard professionals, and MARSEC COE alumni to share their insights on the Maritime Security Matrix.
🔗 Access the Survey: https://t.co/A9l5b0MKaD

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@marseccoe participated in the CIED_COE Annual Conference (15-18 June 2026) as both an attendee and guest speaker, delivering a presentation on “Counter-IED Aspects in Maritime Security Operations.” ⚓️🛡️ #MARSEC #CIED #NATO #MaritimeSecurity

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🤝 Strengthening Maritime & Energy Security!

On June 11th, the Director of NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence (NATO ENSEC COE) paid a visit to the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE).

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🌊The 6th #MaritimeSecurity Conference hosted by MARSEC COE brought together 240 participants from 44 countries & 88 institutes in Istanbul to explore "Building Resilient Maritime Security in an Age of Grey Zone Threats and Challenges." ⚓️

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Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) Course was successfully conducted physically at the premises of NATO MARSEC COE between the dates of 11 - 15 May 2026, and a total number of 38 lecturer/SME/attendees from 9 different nations participated in the event in-person.

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📍 İstanbul
🗓️ 29 April 2026

Vice Admiral Robert G. Pedre, the Commander of NATO Allied Maritime Command (COM MARCOM), visited the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence.

#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı
#WeAreNATO
#StrongerTogether

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How do we stay resilient against "Grey Zone" threats at sea? 🌊🛡️
The 6th MARSEC Conference is gathering global experts in Istanbul this June!
🗓️ June 9-10, 2026
📍 Istanbul
✅Registration is now OPEN.
Scan the QR code below to register 👇

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The 46th meeting of the NATO Joint CBRN Defence Capability Development Group (JCBRND-CDG) was conducted under the auspices of the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE), together with the Maritime Operational Environment CBRN Experts Team (MARTOE).

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The Ambassadors of the Nordic and Baltic countries visited the MARSEC COE. During the visit, a briefing was delivered to the Ambassadors on the activities of the MARSEC COE, current and future maritime security threats, and cooperation with the private sector.

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The Proceedings of the 5th Maritime Security Conference by MARSEC COE are now available. Bringing together strategic analyses, technological innovations, and expert solutions in one comprehensive volume.
Access the full document here: https://t.co/jc7uncLlLa

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The Maritime Security Centre of Excellence successfully conducted the “Maritime Security Law Course” at the MARSEC COE-Istanbul premises from 09 to 13 February 2026, with 57 lecturers, subject matter experts, and attendees from 16 different countries participating in the event.

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🌊 Call for Papers | 6th Maritime Security Conference
📍Istanbul | 🗓 9–10 June 2026
Theme: Building Resilient Maritime Security in an Age of Grey Zone Threats and Challenges
🗓Abstract Deadline: 23 March 2026
📧 [email protected]
https://t.co/qZDbz1MoVQ

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CDR (GBR-N) Nicholas John MATTOCK, Naval and Air Force Attaché of the United Kingdom in Ankara, paid a visit to the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE) on 21 January 2026 to discuss opportunities for UK contributions to the Centre.

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🚢 MARSEC COE 2026 Activities Announced!
Innovation, advanced training, and global partnerships await. Join us in shaping maritime security’s future!

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On 16 January 2026, eight national and international media organizations visited the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence. During the visit, members of the press were briefed on the mission, activities and areas of responsibility of our Centre in the field of maritime security.

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Director of the Centre of International Law at the National University of Singapore, Prof.Dr. Nilüfer ORAL paid a visit to the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE) on 02 January 2026.

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🗓️ 24 Kasım - 5 Aralık 2025

Deniz Güvenliği Mükemmeliyet Merkezi (DGMM) tarafından düzenlenen “Kapsamlı Deniz Güvenliği Harekâtı Kursu”, 16 ülkeden (ABD, Almanya, Azerbaycan, Cibuti, Gana, Hollanda, İtalya, İngiltere, İrlanda, Malta, Moritanya, Pakistan, Polonya, Portekiz, Romanya ve Türkiye) 53 eğitmen, konu alan uzmanı ve kursiyerin katılımıyla gerçekleştirildi.

🗓️November 24 - December 5, 2025

The "Comprehensive Maritime Security Operations Course," organized by the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE), was conducted with the participation of 53 instructors, subject matter experts, and trainees from 16 countries: the United States, Germany, Azerbaijan, Djibouti, Ghana, the Netherlands, Italy, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Mauritania, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Türkiye.

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Letter of Intent on Cooperation was signed between the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE) and Minhaj University Lahore, one of Pakistan’s leading academic institutions.

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The Japan Joint Command and Staff College Delegation led by Capt. Masashi NOJO (JPN N), paid a visit to the Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE) on 26 November 2025.

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MARSEC COE’s Mobile Education & Training Team conducted a tailored Maritime Counter-Terrorism Course in Kuwait on 17–21 Nov 2025, enhancing the maritime security capabilities of Gulf States.