The Indian Navy Ship, INS Sudarshini, will embark on a 10-month transoceanic expedition, on the voyage of Lokayan 26, tomorrow. The Defence Ministry said that the ship will sail over 22 thousand nautical miles, visiting 18 foreign ports across 13 countries during the voyage. It will participate in Escale à Sète, in France, and SAIL 250, in New York, USA. 

 

Over two hundred Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard trainees will undergo intensive sail training, gaining invaluable experience in long-range ocean navigation and traditional seamanship at sea. The Naval Ship will also participate in training interactions and maritime partnership engagements with the Navies of visiting countries. This will strengthen maritime cooperation and advance the vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions, MAHASAGAR.