in Seamanship and Navigation for the Institutional cadets of B.Fsc. (Nautical Science), MFC and VNC including the candidates who were preparing for the competency examination for Skipper/Mates. The Department of Nautical Science has facilities at all three centers of CIFNET for imparting theoretical as well as practical training in Seamanship, Navigation, Marine Meteorology and Oceanography. It has visual aids for onshore training. The department is also equipped with navigational equipment and has a navigation hall for conducting chart practicals and passage planning. Marine Engineering Division This division covers disciplines of engineering such as Marine Engines, Marine Auxiliaries, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Application, Fishing Craft Technology, Refrigeration and Hydraulics. Workshop and laboratories on the above disciplines are available with the institute to impart practical training to the students. Marine Engineering Workshop A workshop is available for maintenance and repairs of the training vessels of the institute. It provides practical training with emphasis on machining, welding, smithy, fitting, carpentry and IC engine refitting. Training Division Training section of the institute coordinates all the training activities of the institute. Selection of candidates by conducting entrance examinations, interviews, curriculum development, planning, programming and conducting various training courses are dealt by the section. It also provides employment guidance for the post-institutional trainees. Library The institute library is equipped with technical-scientific books and journals on nautical science, marine engineering, navigation technology, naval architecture, ship operation technology, workshop technology, electrical technology, electronics, computer science, fishery biology, fishing gear technology, fishing craft technology, fish handling, marine meteorology, oceanography, refrigeration, and hydraulics. Department of Fisheries Technology The department has infrastructure for fishing gear repairs, fabrication and training. The department imparts theoretical and practical classes on fishing gear materials and design, fishing technique, fishery biology, deck equipment etc. Fabrication, repairs and maintenance of fishing gear for the training vessels is undertaken by the department. The department is equipped with a fishing gear and fishery biology laboratory. Training For foreign nationals The institute arranges training programmes for foreign nationals from countries like Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Ghana, Yemen, Myanmar, Laos, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Philippines, and Oman under the schemes of FAO Fellowship, CFTC, SCAAP, ESCAP, ITEC, and Colombo Plan. References External links Institutes homepage Engineering colleges in Kochi Fisheries and aquaculture research institutes in India Fishing in India 1963 establishments in Kerala Educational institutions established in 1963