Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (NATO MARSEC COE)’s first NATO Approved "Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) Course" was successfully held physically at the premises of NATO MARSEC COE between the dates of 31 October - 4 November 2022, with the aim of providing comprehensive understanding of NCAGS which can serve as the key enabler that will pursue and substantiate maritime shipping industry and navies cooperation, and a total number of 41 lecturer/SME/attendees from 11 different countries (Estonia, Germany, Greece, Lithuania, Pakistan, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, Türkiye, USA and United Kingdom) participated in the event in-person.