🇺🇸 Merritt Island, United States

Merritt Island is located in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 35,000 people. Being situated on the east coast of Florida, Merritt Island is of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Although it does not have its own port or shipyard, nearby Port Canaveral offers a range of services for the maritime industry, including cruise terminals, cargo facilities, and ship repair services.