🇮🇳 Mandapam, India

Mandapam is a small coastal town located in the Ramanathapuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a population of approximately 15,000 people. The town is of interest to seafarers and shipowners due to its proximity to the Palk Strait, which connects the Bay of Bengal and the Gulf of Mannar. Mandapam has a port known as Mandapam Fishing Harbor, which serves as a hub for fishing activities. It also has a shipyard, the Mandapam Shipyard, which specializes in ship repairs and maintenance.