🇺🇸 DeRidder, United States

DeRidder is a city in the state of Louisiana, United States, with a population of around 10,000 people. Although it is not located on the coast, DeRidder is within driving distance of several major ports on the Gulf of Mexico, such as Lake Charles and Beaumont. Seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies may find the city's central location and proximity to these ports advantageous for logistical purposes. However, DeRidder does not have its own ports, shipyards, or factories producing ship parts.