🇿🇦 Brakpan, South Africa

Brakpan is a city located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It has a population of approximately 180,000 people. While Brakpan is not directly located on the coast, it is within close proximity to the major port city of Durban. This makes it an important hub for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies as it provides easy access to maritime activities and services. Additionally, Brakpan is known for its industrial sector, which includes factories producing various products, including ship parts.