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- Vizagvision:Raksha Rajya Mantri flags-in INSV Kaundinya following successful completion of its maiden overseas voyage to OmanShri Sanjay Seth encourages youth to embrace adventure & innovation rooted in civilisational confidence Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, on March 02, 2026, flagged-in to Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, a traditionallyconstructed stitched sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, which has returned home after the successful completion of her historic maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, Oman.Addressing the gathering, Raksha Rajya Mantri highlighted the national significance of the project, stating that INSV Kaundinya represented the revival of India’s ancient maritime knowledge systems and would serve as an inspiration to the youth of thecountry. He underscored the courage, resilience, and the spirit of rediscovery reflected by the voyage, encouraging young Indians to embrace adventure and innovation rooted in civilisational confidence.Speaking on the occasion, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan commended the crew for their extraordinary dedication and professionalism in sailing a traditionally constructedstitched vessel across the Arabian Sea. He underscored the immense hard work involved from conceptualisation and research to design, traditional construction, crew training and execution of the voyage. Operating a square-sailed, stitched wooden vessel without modern structural reinforcements required exceptional planning, seamanship, teamwork, and endurance,making the successful completion of the expedition a remarkable achievement for theIndian Navy. As INSV Kaundinya made her ceremonial entry, she was welcomed with a colourful parade of sails and a traditional water arc salute, creating a spectacular and emotionally charged atmosphere in the harbour. The event symbolised both pride in India’s maritime heritage and admiration for the crew’s accomplishment Consul General of the Sultanate of Oman Mr Mahboob Issa Alraisi in Mumbai,senior officers, veterans, representatives from Hodi Innovations, eminent members of civil society, members of the maritime community, historians and sailing enthusiasts were present on the occasion.INSV Kaundinya is a 20-metre, traditionally constructed stitched sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, inspired by a 5th century CE depiction from the Ajanta Caves. Built using ancient Indian shipbuilding techniques in which wooden planks are stitchedtogether with coir rope and sealed with natural resins, the vessel represents a revival of India’s rich maritime heritage. Inducted into the Navy in May 2025 and named after the legendary mariner Kaundinya, she symbolises India’s historic seafaring traditions andcivilisational linkages across the Indian Ocean.
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- Vizagvision:COMMISSIONING OF INS ANJADIP AT CHENNAIINS Anjadip, the fourth ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy in an official ceremony held at Chennai Port on 27 Feb 26. The CommissioningCeremony was presided by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS.The function was hosted by VAdm Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-inChief, Eastern Naval Command and was attended by senior naval officers,former Commanding Officers of erstwhile Anjadip, representatives from Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata and Larsen & Toubro Shipbuilding, Kattupali, along with other distinguished civilian dignitaries.In his address, the CNS, highlighted the strategic significance of the ship’s induction, as also commended the commitment and support, of the shipbuilders and the dedication of the ship’s crew towards timely commissioning of the ship. INS Anjadip, named after the historical island off the coast of Karwar, is the latest addition in a series of warships designed specifically for Anti-Submarine Warfarein the shallow waters of the littoral zone. The vessel proudly boasts an indigenous content of over 80%, showcasing India’s self-reliance in warship design and defence electronics. This includes the integration of key indigenous systems.As a ‘Dolphin Hunter’, the 77-meter-long, 1400-tonne vessel is configured for rapid response and sustained operations in coastal environment. The ship is equipped with a modern ASW suite and an integrated advanced Combat Management System to effectively detect, track, and neutralise sub-surfacethreats. The commissioning of INS Anjadip, following its predecessors INS Arnala and Androth, marks a major milestone in the Indian Navy’s planned trajectory of force level growth and capability enhancement, ensuring the security of India’s maritime trade routes and coastal infrastructure. The ship has been placed under the operational and administrative control of Flag Officer Commanding, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area to safeguard nation’s maritime interests.
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