🇹🇷 Başiskele, Turkey

Başiskele is a district in Kocaeli, Turkey, with a population of around 150,000. It is located on the eastern side of the Gulf of İzmit, making it of interest to seafarers and shipowners. While Başiskele itself does not have ports or shipyards, it is in close proximity to the Kocaeli Shipyard and other industrial facilities that produce ship parts, providing opportunities for crewing companies and maritime businesses.