The Maritime State of Kerala has a coastline of around 590 Km.There are 17 Intermediate & Minor Ports in Kerala. The Minor and Intermediate Ports are under the Administration of Government of Kerala.

KERALA INLAND VESSELS RULES

All the boats operating in the State's inland waterways will henceforth have to comply with the new norms prescribed in the (Kerala) Inland Vessel Rules 2010, for obtaining or renewing license.