On April, 27th, 18:00, Golden hall. A maritime nation with an impressive and long history related to the sea, The Netherlands should be expected to show this longstanding relationship in multi-faceted ways. In his presentation, professor Schokkenbroek will dwell on various types of manifestation of ‘maritimeness’. To what extent do these manifestations leave their mark on society? In what way is society confronted with this influence, and what is its effect on the local community, the city, the country?