INS Sudarshini arrives at Alexandria, Egypt during Lokayan 26

September 25, 2026 12:10 AM

INS Sudarshini arrives at Alexandria, Egypt during Lokayan 26

Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port city of Alexandria, Egypt, on September 23 as part of its ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. The port call marks the ship's second visit to Alexandria during the deployment. The 10-month expedition commenced from Kochi on January 20, 2026, with INS Sudarshini scheduled to cover approximately 22,000 nautical miles across 18 ports in 13 countries. Since embarking on the voyage, the three-masted barque has traver...

INS Sudarshini concludes Barcelona port call during Lokayan 2026 expedition

September 7, 2026 8:24 PM

INS Sudarshini concludes Barcelona port call during Lokayan 2026 expedition

Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded its port call at Barcelona, Spain, on September 6 as part of the ongoing Lokayan 2026 expedition. During the visit, the ship's Commanding Officer held professional exchanges with senior officials of the Spanish Navy and maritime authorities, focusing on strengthening maritime cooperation and professional ties between the two countries. A deck reception was also hosted onboard INS Sudarshini, which was attended by senior naval officers, ...

INS Sudarshini Arrives in Barcelona as Part of Lokayan 2026 Expedition

September 2, 2026 6:15 PM

INS Sudarshini Arrives in Barcelona as Part of Lokayan 2026 Expedition

INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy’s sail training ship, arrived in Barcelona, Spain, on September 1 as part of her ongoing transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 2026. During her stay in Barcelona, the ship will be open to visitors on September 4, providing an opportunity to experience India’s maritime traditions and the spirit of naval exploration. The ship will also undertake professional and cultural engagements with the Spanish Navy and other maritime stakeholders. Sea trainees embarked onboar...

INS Sudarshini concludes three-day Lisbon port call during Lokayan 2026 expedition

August 26, 2026 4:41 PM

INS Sudarshini concludes three-day Lisbon port call during Lokayan 2026 expedition

Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini departed Lisbon on August 25 after a three-day port call as part of its ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Wednesday. During the visit, the Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini held meetings with Rear Admiral Miguel Bessa Pacheco, Commandant of the Portuguese Naval Academy, and Rear Admiral Joao Paulo Silva Pereira, Deputy Fleet Commander of the Portuguese Navy. The engagements focused on strengt...

INS Sudarshini makes first international port call of Lokayan 26 in Salalah, Oman

February 4, 2026 7:44 PM

INS Sudarshini makes first international port call of Lokayan 26 in Salalah, Oman

Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the port of Salalah in Oman on February 2, marking the first international port call of its flagship transoceanic voyage, Lokayan 26. The visit represents a significant milestone in the vessel’s ten-month-long deployment aimed at showcasing India’s maritime heritage and strengthening international maritime cooperation. INS Sudarshini sailed from its home port of Kochi on January 20, navigating the seasonal winds of the Arabian Sea to...

Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini sets sail on global expedition ‘Lokayan 26’

January 20, 2026 9:45 PM

Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini sets sail on global expedition ‘Lokayan 26’

The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini on Tuesday embarked on a ten-month transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26, marking a landmark global voyage aimed at showcasing India’s rich seafaring heritage and strengthening maritime cooperation across nations. The expedition was flagged off from Naval Base Kochi by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. The voyage underscores India’s growing maritime outreach and the Navy’s commitment to...

INS Sudarshini to sail on 10-month transoceanic expedition ‘Lokayan 26’ from January 20

January 19, 2026 9:21 PM

INS Sudarshini to sail on 10-month transoceanic expedition ‘Lokayan 26’ from January 20

The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini is set to embark on a 10-month transoceanic voyage under the flagship expedition Lokayan 26, beginning January 20, aimed at showcasing India’s maritime heritage while strengthening international naval cooperation. During the expedition, INS Sudarshini will sail over 22,000 nautical miles, visiting 18 ports across 13 countries, reflecting India’s seafaring legacy and the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam across the oceans. A major high...