INSV Kaundinya: Navy’s Ancient Stitch Sets Sail to Oman!
INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s first stitched sailing vessel, revives ancient Indian shipbuilding and seafaring heritage. It embarks on its maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat, to Muscat, Oman, on December 29, 2025, retracing historic Indian Ocean maritime routes. Vessel Features Crafted using traditional stitched-plank methods, the wooden hull features coconut coir ropes and natural…
