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Studies related to Fishing Technology - 5-Nov-2009
The Central Institute of Fisheries and Engineering Training (CIFNET) was started in the year 1963 at Kochi. This institution subsequently operates two centers, one at Chennai and the other at Vishakapatinam from the year 1968 and 1981 respectively.
These educational institutions function under the Fisheries Department of the Central Government. CIFNET is involved in the research and developmental activities related to this industry. These educational intuition is involved in developing the new technologies to benefit the fishermen, who strive improve their income through fishing.
In India, CIFNET is the only national level institute that provides training to Engine Drivers, Engineers, Mate and Skipper required for the large fishing vessels. This educational institution develops and provides the human resources required for the Fishery department and other Maritime organizations.
Presently, CIFNET offers two 18 months courses, such as Mate Fishing vessel course and Engine Driver Fishing Vessel course. To join in this course it is enough to have completed 10th standard. However, it is necessary to pass the entrance exam.
With only 100 seats and monthly stipend of Rs 700/- for the students, it is completely a residential course. Students who complete these courses can work in merchant ships. Only those students who have undergone training can take up this entrance examination. CIFNET also offers one-year course, Shore Mechanics.
This educational institution also provides specialized short-term courses like nautical engineering and fishing technology for foreigners and college students.
Other course offered at CIFNET
- Advanced diploma in fishing gear technology
- Fishery teachers training course
- Elementary fishing technology
- Advanced fishing technology
- Radar observer course
- Marine fisheries and engineering technology
- Marine fisheries engineering
- Marine fishery technology
CIFNET also provides UG course like, Bachelor of Fishing and Nautical science. They also provide employment bureau for students.
