The National Institute of Port Management has been set up by Government of India in the Ministry of Shipping to cater to the training needs of Port Managers and personnel in trades related to the Port sector. The Institute was registered as an autonomous society on 1st February 1985 under the Tamilnadu Societies Act 1975. The National Institute of Port Management (NIPM) is ideally located on the East Coast Road about 28 Kms from Chennai. The institute is set amidst lush green Sylvan surroundings extending right from the main highway to the seafront. A perfect location for the training and educational activities.