On 13 January 2024, European Maritime Heritage (EMH) hosted a landmark seminar in Lisbon, bringing together stakeholders from across Europe to explore the urgent need for a unified European Network of Heritage Harbours. This collaborative effort, rooted in the spirit of the EMH Barcelona Charter, culminated in the adoption of the Lisbon Declaration—a visionary commitment to preserving and activating Europe’s rich maritime legacy.
22 July 2026
Statement on behalf of Iñaki Arizmendi, the current owner and Captain of the Rafael Verdera. As part of the family that has stewarded this vessel for decades, I’m […]










