🇧🇪 Stekene, Belgium

Stekene is a small municipality located in Belgium with a population of around 18,000 people. While it is not directly situated on the coast, it is relatively close to the North Sea. For seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies, nearby ports such as Antwerp and Zeebrugge offer opportunities for shipping and maritime activities. However, Stekene itself does not have any ports, shipyards, or factories producing ship parts.