# Portuguese maritime authority leadership transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portuguese-maritime-authority-leadership-transitions
> Updated: 2026-09-22T14:30:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, leadership transitions occurred within the Portuguese maritime authority across different regions.

In Nazaré, Diana Azevedo assumed the roles of Port Captain and Local Commander of the Maritime Police, succeeding João Severino Lourenço. Azevedo’s stated priorities include navigational safety, legislative enforcement, and strengthening emergency response coordination.

In Lagos, Tiago Miguel Vieira took over as Port Captain and local commander of the Maritime Police from Hugo Bravo da Guia. This transition included a Memorandum of Intent between the Municipality of Lagos and the National Maritime Authority to provide a vehicle to the local command to improve mobility for policing, inspection, and surveillance duties.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Tiago Miguel Vieira appointed Port Captain and Maritime Police commander in Lagos

Tiago Miguel Vieira has taken office as the new Port Captain and local commander of the Maritime Police in Lagos, Portugal, amid new cooperation agreements between the municipality and maritime authorities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tiago-miguel-vieira-appointed-port-captain-and-maritime-police-commander-in-lagos

### 2026-09-18: Diana Azevedo appointed Port Captain and Maritime Police Commander of Nazaré

Diana Azevedo has taken command as the new Port Captain and Local Commander of the Maritime Police in Nazaré, Portugal, succeeding João Severino Lourenço.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diana-azevedo-appointed-port-captain-and-maritime-police-commander-of-nazar

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