🇮🇳 Paliyad (Bhavnagar), India

Paliyad, also known as Bhavnagar, is a city located in the state of Gujarat, India. With a population of over 600,000 people, it is a vibrant and bustling city. For seafarers and shipowners, Bhavnagar is of interest due to its proximity to the Gulf of Khambhat, making it a strategic location for maritime activities. The city is home to the Alang ship-breaking yard, one of the largest in the world, attracting shipowners and crewing companies for ship dismantling and recycling purposes.