🇱🇰 Panadura, Sri Lanka

Panadura is a city located in the Kalutara District of Sri Lanka. It has a population of approximately 100,000 people. For seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies, Panadura is of interest due to its close proximity to the Indian Ocean. While it doesn't have its own ports or shipyards, it is well-connected to the larger port cities of Colombo and Galle, which offer extensive facilities for maritime operations.