The Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET), was established in 1963 by GOI at Kochi to meet the trained manpower needs of ocean going fishing vessels and that of fishing industry. The fishing vessels are becoming sophisticated day by day. Therefore, training of the fishermen plays a vital role in educating and upgrading the knowledge to instill self-confidence among them for handling any situation. The main modules incorporated in the Web Site are about the History, Profile, Facilities provided, and contributions of CIFNET. Information is provided about the various Training Programmes being conducted - Regular Courses, Special Training Programmes such as Ancillary Courses, Statutory Courses, Courses for other organizations, Courses for college lecturers, students, foreign nationals etc. The Site also provides information regarding the Post-Institutional Training Programmes, Calendar of Training Programmes, and the various Publications of CIFNET. Shri. M. P. John, Surveyor In Charge, Mercantile Marine Dept. inaugurated the CIFNET Web Site, designed by NITPU, Cochin in the presence of Dr. K. P. Philip, Zonal Director, Fishery Survey of India, on 27 February 2003.