{"id":27706,"date":"2026-01-20T06:23:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T06:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/ins-sudarshini-to-embark-on-lokayan-26-covering-18-ports-in-13-countries\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T06:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T06:23:35","slug":"ins-sudarshini-to-embark-on-lokayan-26-covering-18-ports-in-13-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/ins-sudarshini-to-embark-on-lokayan-26-covering-18-ports-in-13-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"INS Sudarshini to embark on Lokayan 26, covering 18 ports in 13 countries"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Indian Navy\u2019s sail training ship INS Sudarshini<\/em> will begin a long-duration transoceanic deployment on January 20, 2026. The expedition – titled Lokayan 26 – will span nearly ten months and cover more than 22,000 nautical miles across multiple oceans.<\/p>\n

The voyage will see the ship visit 18 foreign ports in 13 countries – making it one of the Indian Navy\u2019s most extensive sail training deployments in recent years. Officials described the expedition as part of ongoing efforts to project India\u2019s maritime heritage and expand professional engagement with partner navies overseas, in their statement.<\/p>\n

INS Sudarshini Lokayan 26 mission: What is planned<\/strong>
INS Sudarshini<\/em>\u2019s itinerary includes participation in two major international tall-ship events. The vessel will take part in Escale \u00e0 S\u00e8te in France and SAIL 250 in New York. Both events bring together historic sailing ships and training vessels from navies around the world.<\/p>\n

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During these port calls, INS Sudarshini<\/em> will represent India\u2019s traditional seafaring practices and sail training legacy. The ship is expected to host outreach activities and professional exchanges alongside other participating vessels, the statement read.<\/p>\n

Training role for Navy and Coast Guard cadets<\/strong><\/p>\n

More than 200 trainees from the Indian Navy<\/a> and Indian Coast Guard will be part of the deployment. The programme is designed to provide hands-on exposure to long-range navigation, watchkeeping, and traditional seamanship under sail.<\/p>\n

Life onboard a tall ship remains demanding. Long sea legs, limited automation, and reliance on wind conditions form a central part of the training experience. The deployment will also allow trainees to interact with counterparts from foreign navies, offering opportunities for informal learning and professional exchange.<\/p>\n

Maritime engagement and cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apart from training, INS Sudarshini<\/em> will conduct maritime partnership interactions with host nations during port visits. These engagements are aligned with India\u2019s broader maritime cooperation initiatives – including the MAHASAGAR framework.<\/p>\n

Officials noted that such deployments are intended to strengthen operational familiarity, trust, and coordination with regional and global maritime partners.<\/p>\n

About INS Sudarshini<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commissioned as the Indian Navy\u2019s second sail training ship, INS Sudarshini<\/em> has already logged over 1,40,000 nautical miles across earlier deployments. With Lokayan 26, the vessel continues its role as a platform for training, outreach, and sustained naval presence.<\/p>\n

The expedition is scheduled to conclude later in 2026, following completion of its planned port visits and training objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)<\/span><\/p>\n

First Published:\u00a0Jan 20, 2026 11:14 AM IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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