🇺🇸 Melrose Park, United States

Melrose Park is a suburb of Chicago, located in the state of Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 25,411 residents. Although it is not directly on the coast, it is relatively close to Lake Michigan, which provides access to seafaring activities. For seafarers, shipowners, or crewing companies, the city offers proximity to Chicago's major ports, such as the Port of Chicago and Calumet Harbor, which are important hubs for maritime trade and transportation in the region.