INSV Kaundinya Completes Maiden Overseas Voyage to Oman, Returns to Mumbai

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya completed its maiden overseas voyage to Oman, arriving at Mumbai Naval Dockyard on March 1. The traditionally constructed stitched ship, inspired by 5th-century Ajanta Caves depictions and built using ancient Indian shipbuilding techniques, sailed from Porbandar on December 29, 2025, reaching Muscat on January 14, 2026. The voyage retraced ancient maritime trade routes, highlighting India’s maritime heritage and strengthening cultural ties with Oman.