🇮🇳 Sirkazhi, India

Sirkazhi is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a population of around 34,000 people. For seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies, Sirkazhi is not a major city with ports, shipyards, or factories producing ship parts. However, it is located near the Bay of Bengal and has a rich cultural heritage, including the famous Sirkazhi Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which attracts tourists from around the world.