Enayam Port

Tamil Research Institute
RAPID TECHNO-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF COLACHEL PORT AT TAMILNADU
FINAL REPORT
Catamarans at Colachel Catamarans at Manavalakurichy Catamarans at Manakudy
Colachel harbour fish market
Kanyakumari Fish market
More than 200 tuna fish caught
during 4 days fishing. Colachel port
Shrimps. Colachel Harbour
Sardines and other cupleids.
Muttom harbour
Figure 39: Fishing sector infrastructures
Blood snapper (Lutjanus sanguineus).
Kanyakumari
The fishing sector is essential in coastal towns, as it is the main source of income. However, there is still a need
for investment in land facilities to help preserve catches through a cold chain, warehouses, workshops and a fish
market.
The following table shows the fish landing figures for Tamil Nadu in 2013.
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