🇮🇳 Hospet, India

Hospet is a city located in the Bellary district of Karnataka, India. It has a population of around 206,159 people. Though not directly situated on the coast, Hospet is of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies due to its proximity to the Tungabhadra River, which is navigable and used for transportation of goods. Additionally, there are several shipyards and factories producing ship parts in nearby coastal cities like Mangalore and Chennai.