Arabian Sea Vasco, Panjim, Malvan, Ratnagiri, Alibag, Mumbai, Daman, Valsad, Surat, Bharuch, Khambhat, Bhavnagar, Diu, Somnath, Mangrol, Porbandar, Dwarka, Okha, Jamnagar, Kandla, Gandhidham, Mundra, Koteshwar, Keti Bandar, Karachi, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Chabahar, Muscat, Duqm, Salalah, Al Ghaydah, Aden, Bargal, and Hafun. The International Hydrographic Organization defines the limits of the Arabian Sea as follows: The Arabian Sea historically and geographically has been referred to by many different names by Muslim and European geographers and travellers, including Indian Sea, Persian Sea, Sindhu Sagar, Arabbi Samudra, Erythraean Sea, Sindh Sea, and Akhzar Sea. The Arabian Sea has been an important marine trade route since
Turkmenbashi International Seaport to Europe by sea, road and rail routes and serves as a major transit hub in the region. Turkmenbashi International Seaport The Turkmenbashi International Seaport () is the main passenger harbour and cargo port in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan. It is located in the eastern part of the Caspian Sea. Regular lines serve routes to Baku (Azerbaijan), Aktau (Kazakhstan) and Astrakhan (Russia). It is the largest seaport in Turkmenistan. The port was founded in October 1896 on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea. On January 1, 1903, the Merchant marine port Authority was established. Cargo traffic increased over the years, therefore,