🇮🇳 Kanchipuram, India

Kanchipuram is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its ancient temples, rich cultural heritage, and silk sarees. While Kanchipuram is not directly on the coast, it is located about 70 kilometers from Chennai, which has a major port. Chennai is a bustling hub for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies, offering access to ports, shipyards, and factories producing ship parts.