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'''Kerala Maritime Institute''' is a premier institute for Maritime education in the state established by the [[Government of Kerala]] at [[Neendakara]] in [[Kollam]] city, [[India]]. The institute was created by the Port Department of Kerala state to give quality training for students in Kerala. The campus is located on 10 acres of land attached to the Neendakara Port. More than 5,000 students have been trained at Neendakara maritime institute under the Boat Crew training programme. The institute has played a major role in reducing the number of state-wide inland navigation accidents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/maritime-institute-to-come-up-at-neendakara/article289620.ece |title=Maritime institute to come up at Neendakara |work=The Hindu|access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> The headquarters of the institute is at Neendakara.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2013/may/08/Steps-begun-to-set-up-Maritime-university-475431.html | title=Steps begun to set up Maritime university | date=8 May 2013 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref>
'''Kerala Maritime Institute''' is an institute for maritime education in the state established by the [[Government of Kerala]] at [[Neendakara]] in [[Kollam]] city, [[India]]. The institute was created by the Port Department of Kerala state to give training for students in Kerala. The campus is located on 10 acres of land attached to the Neendakara Port. More than 5,000 students have been trained at Neendakara maritime institute under the Boat Crew training programme. The institute has played a major role in reducing the number of state-wide inland navigation accidents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/maritime-institute-to-come-up-at-neendakara/article289620.ece |title=Maritime institute to come up at Neendakara |work=The Hindu|date=23 May 2009 |access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> The headquarters of the institute is at Neendakara.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2013/may/08/steps-begun-to-set-up-maritime-university-475431.html | title=Steps begun to set up Maritime university | date=8 May 2013 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |access-date=28 October 2018}}</ref>


The institute was inaugurated on 4 May 2010, by [[V. S. Achuthanandan]], former [[List of chief ministers of Kerala|Chief Minister of Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article348421.ece |title=Rs 24.8 crore sanctioned for Maritime Institute |newspaper=The New Indian Express |access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref>
The institute was inaugurated on 4 May 2010, by [[V. S. Achuthanandan]], former [[List of chief ministers of Kerala|Chief Minister of Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article348421.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301222407/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article348421.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 March 2016 |title=Rs 24.8 crore sanctioned for Maritime Institute |newspaper=The New Indian Express |access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The idea for starting Government owned maritime institutes in [[Kerala]] state was first conceived by [[V. S. Achuthanandan]] lead [[Government of Kerala|Kerala Government]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Maritime-institute-to-come-up-at-Neendakara/article16602184.ece |title=Maritime institute to come up at Neendakara |newspaper=The Hindu |date=24 May 2009 |access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref> The then Port Minister of the state [[M. Vijayakumar]] announced the project on 23 May 2009. [[N.K. Premachandran]], Water Resource Minister, took the initiatives for setting-up the institute at [[Neendakara]] port complex.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article348421.ece |title=Rs 24.8 crore sanctioned for Maritime Institute |newspaper=The New Indian Express |access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref>
The idea for starting Government owned maritime institutes in [[Kerala]] state was first conceived by [[V. S. Achuthanandan]] lead [[Government of Kerala|Kerala Government]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Maritime-institute-to-come-up-at-Neendakara/article16602184.ece |title=Maritime institute to come up at Neendakara |newspaper=The Hindu |date=24 May 2009 |access-date=29 October 2018}}</ref> The then Port Minister of the state [[M. Vijayakumar]] announced the project on 23 May 2009. [[N.K. Premachandran]], Water Resource Minister, took the initiatives for setting-up the institute at [[Neendakara]] port complex.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article348421.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301222407/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article348421.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 March 2016 |title=Rs 24.8 crore sanctioned for Maritime Institute |newspaper=The New Indian Express |access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref>


In March 2012, the [[Oommen Chandy]] lead Government sanctioned Rs. 24.8 [[crore]] for the construction of a new campus at Neendakara. The courses are certified by the [[All India Council for Technical Education|All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)]]. The institute has also secured approval from the [[Directorate General of Shipping]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/kerala-to-set-up-maritime-institutes/article4714907.ece |title=Kerala to set up maritime institutes |publisher=Business Line |access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> On 21 February 2016, [[K. Babu]], Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Excise of Kerala, inaugurated the new campus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Kerala-Maritime-Institute-Inaugurated/2016/02/22/article3289896.ece |title=Kerala Maritime Institute Inaugurated |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=22 February 2016 |access-date=22 February 2016}}</ref>
In March 2012, the [[Oommen Chandy]] lead Government sanctioned Rs. 24.8 [[crore]] for the construction of a new campus at Neendakara. The courses are certified by the [[All India Council for Technical Education|All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)]]. The institute has also secured approval from the [[Directorate General of Shipping]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/kerala-to-set-up-maritime-institutes/article4714907.ece |title=Kerala to set up maritime institutes |date=14 May 2013 |publisher=Business Line |access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> On 21 February 2016, [[K. Babu]], Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Excise of Kerala, inaugurated the new campus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Kerala-Maritime-Institute-Inaugurated/2016/02/22/article3289896.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223102351/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Kerala-Maritime-Institute-Inaugurated/2016/02/22/article3289896.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 February 2016 |title=Kerala Maritime Institute Inaugurated |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=22 February 2016 |access-date=22 February 2016}}</ref>


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
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* Parade ground
* Parade ground
* Swimming pool
* Swimming pool
* Auditorium<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralaports.gov.in/notification.html |title=Notification - Kerala Ports |publisher=Keralaports.gov.in |access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref>
* Auditorium<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.keralaports.gov.in/notification.html |title=Notification - Kerala Ports |publisher=Keralaports.gov.in |access-date=21 February 2016 |archive-date=16 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816070034/http://www.keralaports.gov.in/notification.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
 
{{Portal|Education|India}}
* [[Kollam]]
* [[Kollam]]
* [[Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala]]
* [[Institute of Fashion Technology Kerala]]

Latest revision as of 04:32, 9 December 2025

Kerala Maritime Institute, Neendakara, Kollam
Entrance of Kerala Maritime Institute
Founder(s)V. S. Achuthanandan
(ex-Chief Minister of Kerala)
Established4 May 2010
ChairmanAdv.V.J. Mathew
Key peopleK. R. Vinothu
Chief Operating Officer Mariapron
Campus Manager
OwnerGovernment of Kerala
AddressNeendakara Port, Kollam-691582
Location
Neendakara
,
Kollam
,
Kerala
,
India
Coordinates8°56′14″N 76°32′32″E / 8.937346°N 76.542189°E / 8.937346; 76.542189
WebsiteKeralaports.gov.in

Kerala Maritime Institute is an institute for maritime education in the state established by the Government of Kerala at Neendakara in Kollam city, India. The institute was created by the Port Department of Kerala state to give training for students in Kerala. The campus is located on 10 acres of land attached to the Neendakara Port. More than 5,000 students have been trained at Neendakara maritime institute under the Boat Crew training programme. The institute has played a major role in reducing the number of state-wide inland navigation accidents.[1] The headquarters of the institute is at Neendakara.[2]

The institute was inaugurated on 4 May 2010, by V. S. Achuthanandan, former Chief Minister of Kerala.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

The idea for starting Government owned maritime institutes in Kerala state was first conceived by V. S. Achuthanandan lead Kerala Government in 2009.[4] The then Port Minister of the state M. Vijayakumar announced the project on 23 May 2009. N.K. Premachandran, Water Resource Minister, took the initiatives for setting-up the institute at Neendakara port complex.[5]

In March 2012, the Oommen Chandy lead Government sanctioned Rs. 24.8 crore for the construction of a new campus at Neendakara. The courses are certified by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute has also secured approval from the Directorate General of Shipping.[6] On 21 February 2016, K. Babu, Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Excise of Kerala, inaugurated the new campus.[7]

Facilities[edit | edit source]

  • Academic block
  • Hostels for students and staffs
  • Library
  • Canteen
  • Parade ground
  • Swimming pool
  • Auditorium[8]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Maritime institute to come up at Neendakara". The Hindu. 23 May 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  2. ↑ "Steps begun to set up Maritime university". The New Indian Express. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Rs 24.8 crore sanctioned for Maritime Institute". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Maritime institute to come up at Neendakara". The Hindu. 24 May 2009. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  5. ↑ "Rs 24.8 crore sanctioned for Maritime Institute". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "Kerala to set up maritime institutes". Business Line. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "Kerala Maritime Institute Inaugurated". The New Indian Express. 22 February 2016. Archived from the original on 23 February 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Notification - Kerala Ports". Keralaports.gov.in. Archived from the original on 16 August 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
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