🇦🇺 Hawthorn East, Australia

Hawthorn East is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, with a population of around 15,000. While not directly on the coast, it is located near Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay, providing easy access to seafarers and shipowners. The city does not have any major ports or shipyards, but being in close proximity to the coast, it offers various maritime services and opportunities for crewing companies.