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.
13 October 2026
After 31 years in Lelystad, the Batavia has embarked on her final journey by water. On 19 september, the 56.6-metre reconstruction of the 1628 VOC ship […]










