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...

Lokayan 2026: INS Sudarshini represents India at Sail Boston 2026

July 13, 2026 1:13 PM

Lokayan 2026: INS Sudarshini represents India at Sail Boston 2026

Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (INS) Sudarshini arrived in Boston, United States, on Sunday after participating in the Sail4th 250 celebrations in New York. The ship took part in the Grand Parade of Sails, marking the commencement of Sail Boston 2026.   According to the Ministry of Defence, Consul General of India in Boston Raghuram Sastry embarked on INS Sudarshini for the Grand Parade of Sails and the ship's ceremonial entry into Boston.   Flying the Indian Tricolour, the ship sailed pa...