There are major and ten minor ports between 

Mangalore in the south and Karwar in the North maintained by government of department.  

The only major port is the New Mangalore Port. 
 The minor ports are located at Karwar, Old Mangalore, Belekeri, Tadadi, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Kundapur, Hangarakatta, Malpe and Padubidri ports.  

 
 
Dhamara and mangrol were designed as model fishing harbors for India through a combination of “hardware” (upgrading of infrastructure) and
“software” (stakeholder training in hygiene and Sanitation and participation in management) approach. Pilot activities involving all key stakeholders
Were conducted and extensive technical inputs from international experts were provided, including technical support and follow-up by two national
experts in each fishing harbor to facilitate the Implementation of project activities. Boat owners and crew, ice and transport suppliers, and women
Traders, processors and exporters participated in stakeholder consultations, training and awareness-Raising activities, and the establishment
of harbor management body to upgrade the two fishing Harbors to meet international standards of hygiene and fish quality.  
CURRENT CONDITION: 
The wharf is in good condition, but the fenders are missing. The fishing vessels tie old truck tires to Protect from damages to the trawler during
berthing. The concrete surface on the wharf is in good condition except at some spots where water collects and stagnates due to damages to the
top portion of the hard surface. The superstructure of the auction hall Is fully rusted. It is advisable to test the strength of the steel structure before
undertaking any  
Maintenance and repair. The floor of the auction hall is damaged at places. There are four diesel-Operated, cast iron-made ice crushers installed in
four partitions in the auction hall which emit black  
Smoke while crushing the ice. The drains of the auction hall are very shallow and not functioning. The water going to the drain gets Stagnated and the
same situation is observed in other drains in the harbor area. There are taps in the auction hall and around the harbor area providing potable water.
There are five rooms in the auction hall measuring 10 x 10 meters for the use of the Exporters/processors and traders/transporters. Some of the
rooms are used for the removal of shrimp Head and storing for a short period. The other rooms are used for stocking crates used for transporting Fish.
These rooms also serve as office for merchants and processors. The space in the steel truss is Used for storing nets, baskets, and other materials.
The whole area between the wharf and the road is fully concreted, with some unevenness at places. There are no toilet facilities for the harbor users
in the periphery of the harbor area. There is no Designated point for collection of wastes for further disposal. Because the entire harbor area is
partially enclosed by a fence, cattle and dogs enter the harbor premises and cattle dung can be seen In some places around the harbor.