🇮🇳 Ettaiyapuram, India

Ettaiyapuram is a small town in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a population of approximately 25,000 people. Although not directly located on the coast, it is situated close to the Bay of Bengal, making it accessible to seafarers. The town does not have any major ports or shipyards, but it serves as a connecting point for seafarers and crewing companies due to its proximity to the coast.