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January 14, 2026 2:49 PM

Indian navy sailing vessel arrives in Muscat after maiden voyage from Gujarat

Indian navy sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya has arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat after completing its maiden voyage from the western Indian state of Gujarat. The ship, a recreation of a fifth-century Indian vessel built using ancient stitching techniques, sailed from Porbandar on December 29 and covered an ancient sea route of about 1,400 kilometres to reach Oman. The official welcoming ceremony is underway at the port. India and Oman had earlier highlighted the voyage during Prime Minist...

January 1, 2026 12:04 PM

PM Modi extends New Year greetings to INSV Kaundinya crew

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended New Year greetings to the crew of INSV Kaundinya, who are currently on a maritime voyage, praising their enthusiasm and dedication as India prepares to welcome 2026. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Delighted to receive this picture from the team of INSV Kaundinya! Heartening to see their enthusiasm. As we are all set to usher in 2026, my special greetings to the INSV Kaundinya team, which is on the high seas. May the rest of their jou...

December 29, 2025 7:53 PM

PM Modi hails start of stitched ship INSV Kaundinya’s maiden voyage to Oman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the initiative behind INSV Kaundinya, a ship built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, as it embarked on its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat in Oman. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Wonderful to see that INSV Kaundinya is embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights India's rich maritime traditions. I congratulate the desi...

December 23, 2025 3:21 PM

Indian Navy’s stitched sailing Vessel INSV Kaundinya to embark on maiden overseas voyage

INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s pioneering stitched sailing vessel that revives India’s ancient shipbuilding and seafaring traditions, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on December 29. The vessel will be flagged off from Porbandar in Gujarat and will sail to Muscat in Oman, symbolically retracing historic maritime routes that linked India with the wider Indian Ocean region for centuries. Inspired by depictions of ancient Indian ships, INSV Kaundinya has been constructed entirely u...