Harbour Engineering Department continued to work as a Service
Department for Fisheries and Ports Department of the Government
of Kerala. The Department undertakes investigation, planning,
design, preparation of project reports for the construction
of cargo harbours, fishery harbours, fish
landing centres, fish seed farms, hatcheries in addition
to the routine maintenance of the port and fisheries structures.
The
present assignments include the construction work of Fishing
Harbours at Moplay Bay, Chombal, Puthiappa, Munambam, Kayamkulam,
Thangassery, Neendakara, and Vizhinjam.
In
addition to the above the implementation of fisheries roads
and water supply schemes under the grant of 10th Finance
Commission was also entrusted to the department. The works
in 10 districts were progressing at various stages.
The
operation, management and maintenance of commissioned fishery
harbours and fish landing centres were also vested with
this department. An amount of Rs. 115,89,040/- has been
collected by way of revenue from the finishing harbour and
fish landing centres during 1999-2000. (The latest figures
awaited)
Organizational Structure
This
department was formed in the year 1982 to work as a service
department to Fisheries and Ports Department of the Government
of Kerala. The department has achieved expertise and experience
in the execution of various civil engineering works connected
with ports and harbours. The activity of the department
was extended to the fields relating to the development of
Prawn/Fish Farms, Hatcheries, Nurseries etc. A good number
of Engineers of the department are having Post Graduates
and Ph.D qualifications in specialised subjects such as
Ocean Engineering, Marine Structure, Ports and Harbours,
Hydraulics, Aqua-culture Engineering, Port Operation and
Management etc. and the expertise gained by them reflected
in the performance of the department. The organisation was
set up to function under a Chief Engineer with a Design
Wing at Thiruvananthapuram and two regional level circle
office (upto 7.2.95) having headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram
and Kozhikode. The third circle namely Thangassery Project
Circle was formed on 7.2.95. Superintending Engineers are
the Regional Officers, Executive Engineers are Divisional
Officers, Assistant Executive Engineers are Sub Divisional
Officers and Assistant Engineers are Section Officers. The
Assistant Engineers are assisted by subordinate field staff,
viz., Overseers and Chainmen. Office of the Chief Engineer
at Kamaleswaram is the headquarters.
Design Wing
Design
wing is headed by an Executive Engineer assisted by Assistant
Executive Engineers and this wing is responsible for the
preparation of Project Reports for development schemes,
planning, monitoring including compilation, preparation/review
of progress reports etc.
Works Section
The
works section headed by the Assistant Executive Engineer
(Works) is responsible for scrutinising estimates, issue
of administrative sanction and technical sanction checking
and finalisation of tenders, etc. connected with various
works under the department.
Electrical Branch
Electrical
Branch is responsible for all electrical works undertaken
by the department for which an Assistant Executive Engineer
(Electrical) is functioning in the Chief Engineer's Office.
Financial
branch
All
financial matters were dealt with the Financial Branch headed
by the Finance Officer.
Audit Branch
The
audit branch is functioning in the Chief Engineer's office
headed by Finance Officer in order to look after all inspection
reports, audit paras, draft paras and also to conduct internal
audits in subordinate offices.
Regional
Centres (Circles)
There
are three circles, viz. South circle, Project Circle and
North Circle- each headed by a Superintending Engineer.
The regional circles are at Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and
Kozhikode.
The
Superintending Engineer, South Circle at Thiruvananthapuram
is assisted by technical Assistant in the cadre of Assistant
Executive Engineer on the technical side and a Senior Superintendent
on the ministerial side. The jurisdiction of this circle
extended to the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam,
Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad.
Under
this circle, there were three divisions viz. Vizhinjam Kayamkulam
and Munambam each headed by an Executive Engineer. The Executive
Engineers are assisted by a Technical Assistant, Divisional
Account and Senior Superintendent etc.
There
is one sub division under the Kayamkulam Division. The Sub
Division was attending the various works of Kayamkulam Fishery
Harbour Project and the works of Fisheries roads in parts
of Kollam and Alappuzha districts.
Under
the Munambam Division there were two sub division controlled
by the Assistant Executive Engineer for attending the various
works of Munambam Fishery Harbour and the works of fisheries
roads of Ernakulam and Thrissur districts. The other fisheries
works and Fish Landing Centres were also attended by the
Division.
The
Superintending Engineer, project Circle with headquarters
at Asramam, Kollam-2 was assisted in the office by Technical
Assistant in the cadre of Assistant Executive Engineer on
the technical side and a Senior Superintendent on the ministerial
side. There were two divisions under this circle, namely
Thangassery Fishing Harbour Division, Kollam and Neendakara
Fishing Harbour Division, Sakthikulangara each headed by
an Executive Engineer.
The
Superintending Engineer with headquarters at Kozhikode was
assisted by Technical Assistant in the cadre of Assistant
Executive Engineer on the technical side and a Senior Superintendent
on the ministerial side. Under this Circle two divisions
were functioning viz at Kozhikode, and Kannur each headed
by an Executive Engineer.
Under
Kozhikode Division, there were 4 sub divisions two at Beypore
and one at Chombal and one at Puthiappa. Under Kannur Division,
there are three sub divisions Mopla Bay, Azhikkal Mattul.
Important officers with Telephone
Numbers
Officer |
Address |
Chief
Engineer |
Harbour
Engineering Dept. Kamaleswaram. TVPM |
Deputy
Chief Engineer |
Harbour
Engineering Dept.Kamaleswaram. TVPM |
Superintending
Engineer |
Harbour
Engineering Dept. South Circle, TVPM |
Superintending
Engineer |
Harbour
Engineering Dept.Project Circle, Kollam |
Superintending
Engineer |
Harbour
Engineering Dept.North Circle, Kozhikode |
Executive
Engineer (Design) |
Harbour
Engineering Dept. |
Executive
Engineer |
Fishery
Harbour Project Division, Vizhinjam |
Executive
Engineer |
Fishery
Harbour Division,Kollam |
|
Harbour
Engineering division Neendakara |
|
Harbour Engineering Division Kayamkulam |
|
Harbour
Engineering Division, Munambam |
|
Harbour Engineering Division, Munambam |
|
Harbour
Engineering Division Kozhikode |
|
Harbour
Engineering Division Kannur |
Programmes
Investigations Work
The
department continued the investigation works for the preparation
of project Reports for the development of minor and intermediate
Ports, Fishing Harbours and Fish Landing Centres.
Preparation of Project Reports
Following
projects reports were prepared and submitted to the Government
during 1999-2000:
Scheme |
|
Nature |
Period |
Fishery
Harbour at Thalai |
1370
|
Revised |
November
1999 |
Fishery
Harbour at Ponnani |
2670 |
Revised
|
November
1999 |
Fishery
Harbour at Muthalapozhy |
1460 |
Revised |
October
1999 |
Improvement
of facilities for marine fishing crafts in Kerala
|
1101 |
Revised |
May 1999 |
Fishing
Landing Centre at Valanja Vazhi |
13.90 |
Original |
March
2000 |
Fishing
Landing Centre at Padanna |
12.15 |
Original |
January
2000 |
Designs
The
following designs were done during the year under report:
1.
Design of breakwater at Muthalapozhy
2.
Design of Gate and Gate House at Thangassery and Kayamkulam
3. Revised
design of 100m. cargo wharf at Beypore
4.
Design of Wharf and Auction Hall for Fishery Harbour at
Kayamkulam
5.
Design of RFTHS building at Valiathura
6. Architectural
design of Fisheries Training Complex at Kadungallore.
Achievements
Sanction
for the following developmental schemes were obtained
during the year under report |
Scheme |
Date
of sanction by
Government of India |
Date
of estimate sanction by Government of Kerala |
Cost
in lakhs |
Muthalapozhy |
30.3.2000 |
26.5.2000 |
1366 |
Ponnani |
|
8.3.2000 |
2970 |
Thalai |
|
8.3.2000 |
1370 |
Moplabay
and Chombal fishing Harbours were commissioned on
25.5.1999 |
CONSTRUCTION
WORKS (ports)
Aleppey
Port
Special repairs of S.J. Pier at Alappuzha completed.
Beypore Port
Construction of 100m wharf at Beypore Port had been
completed.
Azhikkal Port
Construction
of breakwater at Azhikkal side is in progress and reached
upto 996m and that at Mattul side reached upto 580m.
Capital repairs and major additions to pier and other structure
of various ports in the State.
Maintenance
works of Port Department buildings and structure at Kannur,
Kasargod, Beypore, Ponnani, Kozhikode, Badakara, Alappuzha,
kollam were carried out during the year under report. Fitting
of fender to be arranged, construction of flag mast at Light
House compound at Kozhikode completed and special repairs
to the post office building completed.
Construction
work (Fisheries)
Vizhinjam
Fishery Harbour
Administrative
Sanction for Rs. 704 lakhs was received vide G.O.(MS) No.
15/87/ F& PD. dated: 31.3.87 for the work of Vizhinjam
Fishery Harbour Project II & III. About 1,96,439 cum
earth work was done to make the site level for executing
work of structures. All the bored piles have been driven
along the quay wall. The casting of 327m of quay wall has
already been completed. Balance works are in progress.
Neendakara
Fishery Harbour
The
revised sanction for Neendakara Fishery Harbour costing
RS 622 lakhs with 50% CSS was received during 1/92 and was
partially commissioned on 27.3.1998. Balance construction
of 100m long quay at Sakthikulangara could not be commenced
as land acquisition was not completed. The construction
of additional facilities such as petty shops, locker room,
police aid post, etc. were completed.
Thangassery
Fishery Harbour
The
construction of Fishery Harbour at Thangassery in Kollam
District costing RS 1980.50 lakhs under 50% CSS was commenced
in 11/91 and is in progress. The I Stage work of main breakwater
upto 1685m and that of leeward breakwater 500m were completed.
Workshop and repairs shed was completed and compound wall
and electrification were partially completed. Work of locker
hall, dredging, canteen & provision store etc. were
progressing. The construction of auction hall I & II
is completed and the extension of 415 of main breakwater
was commenced and in progress. Administrative block, quarters,
toilet & bath, community hall etc. completed.
Kayamkulam
Fishery Harbour
The
construction of Fishery Harbour at Kayamkulam costing RS
624.60 lakhs was sanctioned by Government of India during
8/94 and Government of Kerala during 1/95. 71 cents of land
at Azhikkal side was acquired. For the construction of breakwater,
tenders were invited from pre-qualified contractors but
the work is not awarded due to litigation. Construction
of Administrative Office, erection of one weigh bridge,
reclamation bund etc. were completed at Azhikkal side. The
dredging work was completed. NIT was issued for Wharf and
Auction Hall.
Munambam
Fishery Harbour
Revised
sanction costing Rs. 1167.20 lakhs with 50% CSS was received
during 10/96. Development of Munambam Fishery Harbour is
nearing completion. Construction of breakwaters at Munambam
side and Azhikode side was completed. The repairs of the
Kunjumoideen road to the approach road leading to the Munambam
breakwater and the black topping of approach road to Azhikode
breakwater are completed in all respects. Construction of
gate and gate house, compound wall, canteen and provision
store were completed and the construction of toilet block
and locker hall were completed. Works of wharf and Auction
hall were completed. Reclamation work behind the wharf completed
and also internal roads completed. Works of electric supply
and lighting etc. almost completed.
Puthiappa Fishery Harbour
The
revised sanction for the construction of Fishery Harbour
at Puthiappa in Kozhikode District costing RS 962.50 lakhs
with 50% CSS was received during 1/96. The works were almost
completed and scheme commissioned on 2.2.1996.
Chombal Fishery Harbour
The
project was sanctioned in 1992 with 50% CSS at an estimate
cost of RS 556 lakhs. Construction of breakwaters completed.
Construction work of Administration Block, Auction Hall,
locker room, toilet block, workshop & repair shed, gate
& gate house, compound wall, canteen & provision
store, etc. were completed and the project commissioned
on 25.5.1999.
Mopla Bay Fishery Harbour
The
Mopla Bay Fishery Harbour Project costing Rs.564 lakhs was
sanctioned in 1992 with 50% CSS and the works were commenced
during 12/93. Extension of breakwater and extension of existing
3rd Groyne were completed. Construction of Administrative
Office, Guest House, Quarters, gate & gate house, wharf,
water tank, locker room, canteen, auction hall, roads, shops,
etc. were completed and the project commissioned on 25.51999.
The balance dredging work was in progress.
Muthalapozhy Fishery Harbour
The
Government of India have sanctioned the project costing
Rs.1366 lakhs during 3/2000 under 50% CSS. The works are
in preliminary stages.
Ponnani Fishery Harbour
Government
of Kerala have sanctioned the scheme during 3/2000 in anticipation
of sanction from Government of India. The total cost of
the scheme comes to Rs. 2970 lakhs. The works are being
arranged.
Thalai
Fishery Harbour
Government
of Kerala have sanctioned the scheme during 3/2000 in anticipation
of the sanction from Government of India. The project cost
comes to RS 1370 lakhs. The works are in preliminary stage.
Fish
landing Centres for mechanised boats
Government
of India have sanctioned 10 fish landing centres for
mechanised boats along the coast of Kerala under 50%
CSS. |
Kasaragod
|
Neeleswaram |
Cheruvathur
|
Palacode |
Dharmadam
|
New
Mahe |
Munakkakadavu
|
Chettuvai |
Thottappally
|
South
Paravoor. |
Of
the above landing centres at Kasargod, Neeleswaram, Dharmadam,
Cheruvathur, New Mahe, Munakkakadavu, Chettuvai and Thottappally
were almost completed and commissioned. The work of Fish
Landing Centre at Palacode were completed except auction
hall, drainage etc. Revised estimate was submitted to Government
for the construction of fish landing centre at South Paravoor.
Fish
landing centre for traditional fishermen
Government
had sanctioned 15 Fish Landing Centres for Traditional Fishermen
along the Kerala Coast under 50% CSS.
Vallikunnu
|
Chalilgopalapettah |
Quilandy |
Vellayil
Beach |
Pallithottam |
Arthungal |
Vizhinjam
South |
Vizhinjam
North |
Kattoor
Pollathai |
Punnapra |
Ettikkulam |
Kanhangad |
Thikkodi |
Poovar
& Kadapra. |
Of
the above the landing centres at Vellayil Beach, Vallikkunnu,
Quilandy, Arthungal and Chalilgopapalettah were completed
and commissioned. The Fish Landing Centre at Vizhinjam South
was almost completed. The work of Pallithottam was not taken
up due to the development of Thangassery Fishery Harbour
and that of Vizhinjam North was terminated due to local
resistance.
Kattoor-Pollathai
The
land required for the project was purchased and the inauguration
of the fish landing centre was conducted on 31.12.96. Construction
of compound wall around the department land and construction
of administrative block is almost completed. All other works
were nearing completion.
Punnapra
Land
required for the project is purchased and foundation stone
for the project was laid on 3.12.96. Construction of compound
wall was completed except the gate. Construction of Administrative
Block, Locker Room, Lavatory Block and Security Room, Canteen
and Provision store, etc. were almost completed and the
project is ready for commissioning.
Ettikkulam
The
fish landing centre for traditional fishermen at Ettikulam
was sanctioned by Government for an amount of Rs.85.20 lakhs
during January 98. The land required for the project is
to be acquired. Government of Kerala issued sanction for
the project for an amount of Rs.91.20 lakhs including land
acquisition costs. Agreement executed and work commenced
for weigh bridge.
Kanhangad,
Thikkodi, Kadapra, Poovar
These
fish landing centers were sanctioned by Government of India
during 3/99 costing RS 123.18 lakhs. The works are being
arranged and in preliminary stages.
Works
under the Grant of 10th Finance Commission
a.
Fisheries roads
As
per G.O.(Rt) No.406/98/F&PD dated 29.9.98, Government
have entrusted the work of Fisheries Road Scheme under 10th
Finance Commission to Harbour Engineering Department. Accordingly
the works were taken up by Harbour Engineering Department
and some of these were completed and others are in progress
in various districts of Kerala,
b.
Water supply scheme
As
per G.O. (Rt) 254/99/F&PD. dated 25.5.99, Harbour Engineering
Dept. was entrusted with the works of drinking water scheme
by the Government of India under 10th Finance
Commission. After conducting the preliminary investigation
the estimates for the various schemes which are found feasible
are under preparation. A sum of RS 175 lakhs was provided
in the budget 1999-2000 for implementing the Water Supply
Scheme in selected villages of the marine districts of the
State.
Major
Tools and plants with the Department
1.
Crawler mounted TATA P&H Crane Boom length 25m (70 ton)
2 Nos.
2.
Crawler mounted 101 MK Hind Marine Crane boom length 25
m (70 ton) 1 No.
3.
Crawler mounted TATA P&H 320 Crane Boom length 10m (10
ton) 1 No.
4.
Tyre mounted close crane boom length 10m (10 tone)
3 Nos.
5.
Crawler mounted LBS Crane Boom length 8m (2 tone) 1 No.
6.
Submersible sand pump (DP 13C) Unit 720m3/Hour
capacity 2 Nos.
7.
Submersible sand pump (DP 100) Unit 360m3/Hour
capacity 2 Nos.
8.
Boring Plant 3 Nos.
9.
Road Roller 2 Nos.
10.
Weigh Bridge 10 Nos.
11. Mechanised
Boats 7 Nos.
12.
Air Compressor 10 Nos.
