Do you get the sidequest in order ?

After I get on the boat... I seem to be missing side quest #7 ... I have 6 and 8 and I get #9 directly on the boat.
I assume they are in order so can I get a hint to where do I find the person that gives #7 ?
Is it still in the port town ?
I assume they are in order so can I get a hint to where do I find the person that gives #7 ?
Is it still in the port town ?