The Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (or CIFNET) formerly known as the Central Institute of Fisheries Operatives (CIFO), is a marine studies centre located at Kochi, India. Maintained by the Department of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry of the Government of India, the institute was set up to aid research and development in the field. The institutes’s charter commits it to bringing these developments to the aid of the poor fisher-folk in India.
The institute trains graduates in fisheries-related administrations. It is located at Foreshore Road near the School of Marines (CUSAT). The institute was set up in 1963 and is affiliated to the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and approved by Directorate General of Shipping for session. It promotes studies and research on marine science and technology, marine environment, socio-economic, legal and other related fields. CIFNET was the only government Nautical college till 2007, when the Indian Maritime University was created.
CIFNET also offers Bachelor of Fisheries Science (Nautical Science). This is a 4 year programme with integrated practical and on board training on ocean going fishing vessel. Plus two students with minimum 50 percent of marks in Mathematics and Science. Students will be selected through an Entrance Test and interview. Academic merit in Plus Two Examination will be also considered. Cochin University of Science and Technology will award Degrees for the students of B.FSC. (Nautical Science).
- Year Started 1963
- Affiliation Directorate General of Shipping for session Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
- Email cifnet@nic.in
- Website http://www.cifnet.nic.in/
- Fax 0484 2370879
- Type Aided
- Location Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training,
(CIFNET), Dewan’s Road, Kochi – 682 016
Phone: 0484 2351493, 2351790, 2351610 - Course Undergraduate – BFS Nautical Science
