🇮🇳 Chengam, India

Chengam is a city in the Tiruvannamalai district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a population of approximately 35,000 people. While Chengam is not a coastal city and does not have any ports or shipyards, it is still of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies as it provides a diverse pool of skilled labor for maritime industries. The city's strategic location and well-developed transportation infrastructure also make it an important hub for trade and commerce.