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Navy Chief Lauds INSV Kaundinya Crew on Historic Maiden Voyage to Oman

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi interacted with the crew of INSV Kaundinya, commending their progress and resilience on their historic voyage. The indigenously built, traditional stitched sailing vessel has covered over 385 nautical miles from Porbandar towards Muscat, Oman. This expedition is a significant effort to revive and celebrate India's ancient maritime heritage through a living ocean voyage. The journey also aims to strengthen bilateral relations with Oman by reinforcing shared maritime ties.

Key Points: Navy Chief Interacts with INSV Kaundinya Crew on Oman Voyage

  • Maiden overseas voyage to Oman
  • Over 385 nautical miles covered
  • Built with traditional stitched techniques
  • Aims to revive maritime heritage
  • Strengthens India-Oman ties
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CNS Admiral Tripathi interacts with INSV Kaundinya crew, lauds proficiency, resilience on maiden overseas voyage

CNS Admiral Tripathi commended the crew's proficiency as the traditional vessel covers over 385 nautical miles on its first overseas voyage to Muscat.

"Congratulating the crew on the steady progress, CNS lauded their proficiency and resilience - Indian Navy"

New Delhi, January 9

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday interacted with the crew of INSV Kaundinya, currently on the 12th day of their maiden overseas voyage to Oman's Muscat.

In a post on X, the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy said that the CNS congratulated the crew via video conferencing on their steady progress during the voyage and commended their proficiency and resilience to date.

He noted that INSV Kaundinya has successfully covered over 385 nautical miles (over 710 km) from Porbandar.

"Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, interacted with the crew of INSV Kaundinya on 09 Jan 26 which is on her 12th day of the maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, Oman. Congratulating the crew on the steady progress, CNS lauded their proficiency and resilience in the journey so far, noting that INSV Kaundinya has successfully covered over 385 nautical miles (over 710 km) from Porbandar," the Indian Navy stated.

Wishing the crew "fair winds and following seas", Admiral Tripathi motivated them to continue upholding the highest traditions of Indian seafarers and expressed confidence in their ability to accomplish the historic voyage successfully.

"Wishing the crew fair winds and following seas, CNS conveyed his best wishes and motivated them to continue upholding the highest traditions of the Indian Seafarers, expressing confidence in their ability to accomplish this historic voyage successfully," the post added.

The update comes as INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, continues its maiden overseas voyage after setting sail from Porbandar, Gujarat, on December 29.

The expedition marks a major milestone in India's efforts to revive, understand and celebrate its ancient maritime heritage through a living ocean voyage. Built using traditional stitched shipbuilding techniques and natural materials, Kaundinya is inspired by historical sources and iconographic evidence of ancient Indian ocean-going vessels.

The vessel was formally flagged off by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, in the presence of Issa Saleh Al Shibani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to India, and senior Indian Navy officials.

The Indian Navy has said the voyage will also help strengthen bilateral relations between India and Oman by reinforcing shared maritime heritage and people-to-people ties, while underscoring India's commitment to maritime diplomacy, heritage preservation and regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone fascinated by maritime history, this project is brilliant. Using traditional methods to build an ocean-going vessel in the 21st century shows a deep respect for the past while showcasing modern Indian skill. Fair winds to the crew!
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Aditya G
Wonderful to see the CNS taking time to motivate the crew directly. This voyage is about more than just sailing; it's about cultural diplomacy and strengthening ties with Oman. A great initiative by the Indian Navy.
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Priyanka N
While I appreciate the sentiment and the effort, I do hope the focus on reviving ancient techniques doesn't come at the cost of allocating resources for modern naval defense needs. Both are important, but balance is key.
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Karthik V
Setting sail from Porbandar, the land of Mahatma Gandhi, adds another layer of significance. Our ancestors were master navigators. Salute to the brave crew of INSV Kaundinya for undertaking this historic journey. 🙏
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Michael C
The blend of heritage and diplomacy here is smart. Using a shared maritime history to foster current relations with Oman is a thoughtful approach to foreign policy. The crew's resilience on a traditional vessel must be immense.

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