Cpt ( OF-5 ) HN Panagiotis Tripontikas
ACOS N2 Intelligence Division Allied Maritime Command
Professional Summary : Dedicated and experienced Captain with over 30 years of service in the Hellenic Navy . Currently serving as the Intelligence Director at the NATO Allied Maritime Command . He successfully led the climate change roadmap for the Ministry of Defense , showcasing a commitment to environmental sustainability and strategic planning . During his + 30 years of experience he served onboard warships ( HS Kalypso , HS Karteria , HS Eyropi , HS Ormi , HS Kleio , HS Makedonia ), Museums ( HS Georgios Averof , HS Velos ) and Several Commands ashore ( Hellenic Ministry of National Defence , Hellenic Fleet Command , Naval War College etc .) Education : Naval Academy , Hellenic Navy ( 1995 ) - Bachelor of Science in Naval Science , Advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare course ( 1999 ), Advanced Naval Warfare Course ( 2005 ), Hellenic Naval War , College National Defence Course ( 2020 ), Hellenic National Defence College , Supreme Joint Warfare , Course ( 2013 ), Hellenic Supreme Joint War College . He holds an MA in Applied Strategy and International Security from the University of Plymouth , United Kingdom ( 2021 ), NATO Intelligence Course , Oberammergau ( 2023 ) As a researcher and a writer , he published two books and several articles and organized / participated in several international Conferences / Symposiums . He is married to Ms Irakleia Schoina and has a son , John .
" Maritime Domain Awareness from Seabed to Space : Intelligence Fusion in Countering Hybrid Threats "
Captain Panagiotis Tripontikas GRC N from NATO ' s Maritime Command introduces the critical challenges and opportunities in maritime security , with a focus on the Blue Economy . The seas are crucial for global prosperity but are increasingly threatened by piracy , terrorism , environmental disasters , and hybrid threats . MARCOM commands NATO ’ s maritime forces , ensuring operational superiority and collaborating with Allied navies to address those threats . Key operations include monitoring maritime activity , conducting security tasks like Operation Sea Guardian , and protecting critical undersea infrastructure .
So what does this mean for us ? It means the imperative to act is urgent and indispensable . The response to these challenges cannot be fragmented ; unity across nations , sectors , and maritime stakeholders is essential . The NATO Shipping Centre is a crucial platform for information sharing and partnership . By engaging with this Centre , stakeholders become part of a proactive network dedicated to maritime security .
So what do we ask of you ? Engage , collaborate , and contribute . The challenges we face demand collective resolve and action to ensure the security of our seas and the thriving of the Blue Economy . Indifference is not an option and the cost of inaction is too great , while the rewards of collaboration are significant .