{"id":17479,"date":"2026-01-26T16:16:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=17479"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:16:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:46:41","slug":"indian-navys-sail-training-ship-sudarshini-sets-sail-for-lokayan-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=17479","title":{"rendered":"INDIAN NAVY’S\u00a0 SAIL TRAINING SHIP SUDARSHINI\u00a0 SETS SAIL FOR\u00a0 LOKAYAN 26"},"content":{"rendered":"
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INDIAN NAVY’S\u00a0 SAIL TRAINING SHIP SUDARSHINI\u00a0 SETS SAIL FOR\u00a0 LOKAYAN 26<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nLokayan 26- Ten month long Transoceanic Expedition Flagged off from Southern Naval Command, Kochi<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

INS Sudarshini embarks on a landmark Global voyage showcasing India’s Seafaring Heritage<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Building Bridges of Cooperation and Trust Across the Oceans with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and vision of MAHASAGAR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 20 JAN 2026 6:37PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, flagged off INS Sudarshini from Naval Base, Kochi, on\u00a020 Jan 2026, marking the commencement of Lokayan 26\u2014a long range sailing expedition. This landmark voyage serves as a powerful symbol of India’s maritime endeavour, showcasing nation’s prominence in global maritime activities and Indian Navy’s commitment to professional training and excellence in ocean sailing expedition.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Flag off ceremony\u00a0 was\u00a0witnessed by senior officers, enthusiastic members of the Naval community, school children along with the family members of the ship’s crew and media personnel. On this occasion, Lokayan 26 plaque was unveiled by FOC-in-C, South. During his interaction with the crew, he underscored the ship\u2019s pivotal role as India\u2019s \u201cAmbassador at Large.\u201d He emphasised that the voyage transcends oceans and borders, forging\u00a0\u201cBridges of Friendship\u201d\u00a0across the globe. The traditional send-off, saw the three-masted barque unfurl her sails to the stirring accompaniment of the Naval band.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

During the\u00a0ten month long deployment, INS Sudarshini will traverse approximately\u00a022,000 nautical miles,\u00a0visiting 18 ports in 13 countries. One of the key highlights of the voyage is participation of the ship in Escale \u00e0 S\u00e8te, France. Making her debut at one of Europe\u2019s premier maritime festivals in March\u2013April 2026, INS Sudarshini will represent India alongside renowned Tall ships in the Mediterranean. Further, as part of\u00a0\u00a0USA’s 250th Independence Day celebrations in July 2026, the ship will join a grand international flotilla- Sail 250 at New York during the\u00a0 International Parade of Sails.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited, INS Sudarshini is a\u00a054-metre\u00a0sail training ship of the Indian Navy equipped with\u00a020 sails\u00a0covering a sail area of more than\u00a01,000 square\u00a0metres. The vessel offers an unparalleled platform for sea trainees and officer cadets to develop the timeless art of seamanship and navigation guided by wind and waves.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As INS Sudarshini sails along ancient trade routes and modern sea lanes, she carries the spirit of\u00a0Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam\u00a0furthering the vision of\u00a0MAHASAGAR<\/em>\u00a0( Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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