New Delhi, March 2 (UNI) The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour on Monday by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, marking the successful completion of her maiden overseas voyage to the Sultanate of Oman.
The historic journey across the Arabian Sea not only retraced ancient maritime routes but also celebrated India’s centuries-old seafaring traditions, reaffirming enduring India-Oman ties and the nation’s rich maritime heritage.
INSV Kaundinya is a traditionally constructed stitched ship, built entirely using ancient Indian techniques in which wooden planks are hand-stitched together using coir rope and sealed with natural resins.