🇮🇳 Karaikal, India

Karaikal is a coastal city located in the Union Territory of Puducherry in India. It has a population of approximately 200,000 people. Being a coastal city, Karaikal is of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies. It has a major port, Karaikal Port, which is a deep-water, all-weather port capable of handling various types of cargo. The city also has shipyards and factories producing ship parts, making it a hub for maritime activities in the region.