🇹🇷 Kartepe, Turkey

Kartepe is a city located in the Kocaeli Province of Turkey. It has a population of approximately 100,000 people. While Kartepe doesn't have direct access to the sea, it is surrounded by the Sea of Marmara and is in close proximity to the ports of Izmit and Gemlik. This makes it an attractive location for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies who can easily access these ports for their maritime activities.