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Kerala
state is a narrow strip of land with 590 kilometers of
coastline and 222 fishermen villages. The region's history
and the way of life are highly influenced by the close
proximity to the ocean. There is evidence that at least
from earlier centuries of the first millennium BC, ships
from Red Sea and Persian Gulf ports have frequented the
Kerala ports. Marine fisheries and related activities
also became a major sector of the economy and livelihood
since medieval times.
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Development in Fisheries and Ports Sector became the focus
area of the state government after the creation of the
state. Expertise from countries like Norway was also welcomed
for the uplift of the marine sector during this time.
Harbour Engineering Department, Port Department and Fisheries
Department were entrusted with the development activities
in this regard.
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| Harbour
Engineering Department - The Tide On the Rise
History |
| Harbour
Engineering Department, a specialised department
of the Government of Kerala engaged in the marine
engineering sector, is now offering consultancy
services to other states and organizations for the
development of coastal infrastructure. The expertise
and experience gathered over the years by the department
in the investigations, planning, design, development,
maintenance and administration of marine projects
makes it the preferred consultant for the neighbouring
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Harbour
Engineering Department was formed in the year
1982 by the separation of the Marine Engineering
Wing of the Port Department. The department is
now headed by one of the youngest and highly qualified
Chief Engineers of the state and boasts of more
than 250 technically qualified engineering professionals
among the 500 strong workforce.
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Creation
of the Department
Harbour Engineering Department was formed
as the specialised department to carry out all
the investigation, planning, design, evaluation,
execution, operation, maintenance, and management
and related marine engineering and technical works
for the development schemes of the Fisheries and
Port Departments. The department was established
in the present organizational structure in 1982.
Prior to that, Harbour Engineering Wing was functioning
under Public Works and Port Departments.
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