| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | INSV Kaundinya's maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat, to Muscat, Oman (December 29, 2025) |
| Vessel Type | Indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel (no nails/modern welding) |
| Construction | Built using ancient shipbuilding techniques, stitched planks with natural fibres, inspired by historical texts |
| Flag-Off Ceremony | Flagged off by Krishna Swaminathan (FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command), attended by Issa Saleh Al Shibani and senior officers |
| Historic Connection | Retraces ancient India-Oman maritime trade routes, highlighting Gujarat-Oman trade and cultural links |
| Crew | Commanded by Cdr. Vikas Sheoran (Skipper) and Cdr. Y. Hemant Kumar; 4 officers + 13 sailors trained in traditional sailing |
| Significance | Revives India's maritime heritage, strengthens India-Oman maritime diplomacy, showcases Indian Ocean Region (IOR) cultural ties |
| Shipbuilding Tradition | Stitched shipbuilding: Planks sewn with coir/cotton ropes, flexible design for long voyages; historically used in Indian Ocean |
| Key Takeaways | - First overseas voyage of INSV Kaundinya - Revives ancient trade routes - Demonstrates India's indigenous shipbuilding legacy |
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