🇵🇭 Mapanas, Philippines

Mapanas is a municipality located in the province of Northern Samar in the Philippines. It has a population of around 23,000 people. For seafarers and shipowners, Mapanas offers access to the Pacific Ocean through the nearby port of Allen. While there may not be any specific shipyards or factories producing ship parts in the city, its proximity to the port makes it a potential stop for crewing companies or for crew changes.