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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, ...

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...

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...